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- Collection: Fred Hill World War II Photographs
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Biak Coral Cliffs 1
"Example of coral cliffs facing the beach. Japanese had dug caves and tunnels there in for defense installations"
Looking Out Pilot's Window
"17th Recon - B-25 Crew chief looking out pilot's window. Among other's George Tregembo" Painted under pilot's window: "PILOT: Capt W.S. Kulp, NAVIGATOR: 1st Lt M.P. Harakal, CREW CHIEF: T/Sgt F.J. Lynch, ASST. CREW CHIEF: Sgt G.R. Tregembo"
Photo Lab, Mixing Chemicals
"The Photo Section - 17th Tactical Recon Sqdn - Al Gertz and Alan Countryman mixing chemicals" From "Darkroom Soldier": "Mixing Chemicals. Cpl Albert Gertz (left) and Pfc Allan (A.J.) Countryman prepare stock solutions for the Photo Lab. Developer…
Stringing Telephone Wires 2
"A communications lineman stringing telephone wires along the road at Biak. He is in a sling seat on a cable - There are many lines behind him"
Stringing Telephone Wires 1
"Communications Unit stringing telephone wires on Biak Island"
Biak Camp, Orderly Room
"17th Tactical Recon Sqdn Orderly Room tent at Biak"
Biak Camp, US Flag 2
"17th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, 71st Group. 5th AF -- The Orderly Room tent and flag pole"
Biak Camp, US Flag 1
"US Flag ona make shift pole and tents with laundry on a line. Biak 17th Recon Sqdn"
Biak Camp, Photo Section
"Tent home of some Photo section men on Biak - 17th tactical Reconnaissance Squadron"
Biak Camp, Enlisted Tents
"Enlisted men's tent area on Biak"