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"Parade Ground drop area in foreground - onto tail of the island. LCI's bringing troops. Photo by 17th Recon Sqdn" Ground forces arriving. First and second wave of 503rd's abandoned parachutes. East end of parade grounds - theatre, tank farm, and…

"Jap 'Betty' bomber on landing approach at Ie Shima" From "Darkroom Soldier": "First Betty Landing. Recalling this day, Hill wrote, 'While we were on Ie Shima, General MacArthur ordered that a contingent of Japanese diplomats go to Manila to make the…

"Jap Betty Bomber taxiing at Ie Shima Aug 19 1945 bringing delegates from Tokyo"

"1 or two Japanese Betty Bombers - white with green crosses - which delivered Jap envoy to Ie Shima to be transferred to US C-54 for long flight to Manila"

"Japanese 'Betty' Bomber painted white with green crosses as per Gen MacArthur's instructions"