Twelve USAAC Douglas B-18A bombers were sent to Elmendorf Field in 1940. Six were given to the 73rd Medium Bombardment Squadron and six to the 36th Heavy Bombardment Squadron. After Pearl Harbor was attacked, both squadrons flew coastal patrol from...
Two Canadian "Fuzeliers" stand outside a wooden building with a canvas roof, holding aloft a large Japanese flag; smoke comes from the chimney pipe; debris is scattered around the shelter Photographer's number 5606
Two men standing beside World War II sign forbidding civilian photography, Fort Richardson, Alaska. Text of sign: "He likes your snapshots. Civilian cameras, binoculars & firearms forbidden on this reservation. Think before you snap." 1941-1945....
Two pilots in flight suits and carrying parachutes, stand on steps in front of a Quonset hut. They are probably from the 77th Bombardier Squadron of the Eleventh Air Force. Verso: "Left to right: Willard Castledine and Dale Luttman." Original...
Two servicemen pitch horseshoes in an area surrounded by equipment and supplies. Verso: "Left to right: Charles Nicholls and Bailey Howard." Original photograph size: 4 x 5 3/4 inch.
Two servicemen pose for a photograph on a vehicle used for towing aircraft. Verso: "Left to right: Charles Nicholls and Weldon Preddy." Marsden matting (interlocked steel plates) covers the ground. Original photograph size: 4 x 5 3/4 inch.
Unknown military personnel standing beside a PBY Catalina seaplane during World War II on an airstrip at Adak Island, Alaska, with propellers in motion. Surface on the ground is Marsden matting (perforated steel plating that interlocks to provide a...
View across the water of a ship at anchor near Eyak in Prince William Sound. Several men are standing on the deck of the ship; steam can be seen coming out of the funnel. Original photograph size: 3 x 3 1/4 inch.