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"The Cliff - coral - that extended for miles along the south coast of Biak in which the Japanise had many gun emplacements" From "Darkroom Soldier": "Invading Biak. On May 27-31, 1944, American forces landed on beaches between Mokmer Village and…

"The vertical Coral Cliff along the road parallel to the beach - South side of Biak"

"Example of coral cliffs facing the beach. Japanese had dug caves and tunnels there in for defense installations"

"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"

"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…

"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"

"Communications Unit stringing telephone wires on Biak Island"

"17th Tactical Recon Sqdn Orderly Room tent at Biak"

"17th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, 71st Group. 5th AF -- The Orderly Room tent and flag pole"

"US Flag ona make shift pole and tents with laundry on a line. Biak 17th Recon Sqdn"