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Photograph of several B-29 Superfortress aircraft (visible tail numbers 3979, 3888) parked at Northwest Field, Guam, circa 1945.
Typed caption on album page: "Parking spaces for B-29's undergoing heavy maintenance. Black camouflage made them less reflective at night."
Part of a photograph album page containing captioned photos of the Pacific Theater during World War II, circa 1945.
Photograph of several Boeing B-29 Superfortress aircraft at Northwest Field, Guam, circa 1945. The caption notes that this photo was taken just prior to the final mission against Japan.
Typed caption on album page: "Squadron lined up for final mission against Japan."
Part of a photograph album page containing captioned photos of the Pacific Theater during World War II, circa 1945.
Teletype printout of a news story by Mac R. Johnson, United Press war correspondent, describing a bombing mission against Tokyo, Japan on November 24, 1944. Johnson accompanied the crew of "Little Gem," a Boeing B-29 Superfortress, during the mission and recounts his experiences.
Photograph of Mr. Fuchs, flight instructor of Carol Nicholson, standing next to a Stearman PT-17 Kaydet aircraft, circa 1943-1945.Inscription on verso: "This is Mr. Tucks. He was my instructor in primary. As you can see he's strictly a farmer but he has a heart of gold. Will send snap of Harry later."
Photograph of Margaret "Pinkey" Weiss on the roof of a building as a Stearman PT-17 Kaydet aircraft taxis by in the background, circa 1943-1945.Inscription on verso: "Taken from the roof of one of the stage houses. Pinkey Weiss in foreground and Stearman taxiing downfield to take-off. Look at the mountains!!!!!"