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01-10-43 |
77.09.3376 |
New York Bureau
Quick Delivery
Port Moresby, New Guinea – A new fighter group with their speedy
P-38’s are now on the job at Port Moresby. Here a truck brings an
American P-38 pilot to his plane, where a mechanic is all ready to
start the motors. The pilot rushes up to be set for the takeoff.
Credit line (ACME) |
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01-10-43 |
77.09.3378 |
New York Bureau
Cold Weather For Wading
Alaska – This big PBY patrol bomber is being maneuvered toward land in
the icy Northern Pacific waters by a Navy ground crew. Tough going,
but nothing seems to stop a ground crew.
Credit (official US Navy photo from ACME) |
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01-10-43 |
77.09.3473 |
New York Bureau
Nazi Tank in Tunis
Tunis, Tunisia – Photo, obtained through neutral sources in Portugal,
shows a heavy German tank rolling through the streets of Tunis.
Latest reports show the Tunisian front indicate that French forces
have repulsed a Nazi attack Northwest of Pichon, which is 85 miles
Southwest of Tunis.
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1-12-43 |
77.09.222 |
New York Bureau
After Jap Plane Hit "Hornet's" Deck
Crew members of the U.S. aircraft carrier Hornet, battle desperately
against long odds to put out a fire started when a Jap bomber
suicide-dived into the warship's signal bridge, in this photo released
by the Navy in Washington today. Wreckage from the bomber covers the
ship's flight deck. Picture was taken during the battle of the Santa
Cruz Islands, Oct. 26, 1942, when the carrier was so badly damaged it
later had both sunk by other American warships.
Credit: (U.S. Navy Photo from ACME) |
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1-12-43 |
77.09.2174 |
United Nations Convoy Reaches Malta
MALTA – A battery of arc lights illuminates the unloading by night of
a British convoy at Malta. Ashore, the population of the battered
island celebrate the landing of several months’ supplies. By winning
back Libyan air bases, the British have been able to protect a series
of convoys, some of which reached Malta unmolested. All arrived
unscathed.
Credit Line (Acme) |
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1-12-43 |
77.09.3105 |
New York Bureau
The Traffic is Terrific
Somewhere in China – American soldiers admire the efficiency and neat
dress of a Chinese policeman who directs traffic at a “busy”
intersection. Soldiers (left to right) are: Sgt. Ivan O. Stanberry,
Pomona, Calif.; Claude J. Smith, N.C.; Sgt. Robert Wigglesworth, Wisc.;
Sgt. Andrew Chemsakm PA.; and Sgt. Charles M. Janes, Calif. The little
Chinese lady is as fascinated as the Americans.
Credit: ACME |
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1-12-43 |
77.09.3110 |
New York Bureau
Jap Suicide Dive Catches “Hornet”
A huge ball of flame and smoke rises from the spot on the signal
bridge of the U.S. Aircraft Carrier Hornet where a Jap bomber crashed
after a suicide dive, in this photo released by the Navy Department in
Washington today. Note other Nip Torpedo and Dive Bombers circling,
(right, in photo). Action took place during the battle of the Santa
Cruz Islands, Oct. 26, 1942, in which the carrier was so badly damaged
that it was abandoned and the vessel sunk by other American warships.
Credit: U.S. Navy photo from ACME |
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01-12-43 |
77.09.3345 |
New York Bureau
Teatime in China
Somewhere in China – American soldiers have a spot of tea, native
style, in a teashop located in an ancient pagoda. (left to right):
Sgt. Ivan O. Stanberry, California; Sgt. Charles M. Janes, California;
Sgt. Lawson R. Hillman, California; Sgt. Claude J. Smith, North
Carolina, and Sgt. Robert R. Wrigglesworth, Wisconsin, are served tea
in covered cups and ringed by villagers.
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01-12-43 |
77.09.3351 |
New York Bureau
Fourth Carrier Lost in Pacific Battles
One of the last photos to be made of the U.S.S. Hornet, aircraft
carrier which was sunk during the battle of Santa Cruz islands,
Oct.26, 1942, by American surface ships after being severely damaged
by two attacks of Japanese bomber and torpedo planes. The 20,000-ton
carrier was commissioned a year ago: her loss announced on Oct. 31,
but her identity was not released until Jan. 11, 1943. A U.S.
Destroyer is alongside the stricken ship – the fourth lost in action
since outbreak of war in the Pacific.
Credit (official navy photo – ACME) |
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1-12-43 |
77.09.3542 |
Radiophoto
New York Bureau
Western Desert—Graveyard for Axis Planes
An Axis plane crashes in flames in the desert and Allied soldiers do a
speedy bellyflop to escape the far-flung wreckage. Allied troops from
east and west continue to stab at the weakened Afrika Korps.
Credit: New Zealand Public Relations-ACME. |
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1-12-43 |
77.09.3543 |
Radiophoto
New York Bureau
Nazi Tank Comes to “Timely” End
Tunisia—An American tommy-gunner runs toward a burning German tank,
ready to capture any Nazis who might escape the fiery death, after a
duel with Allied anti-tank units near Med Jez El Bab. Latest reports
indicate the Axis has set up machine gun nests at all available strong
points and have honeycombed all vantage points between Med Jez El Bab
and Tunis, which the Allies will have to blast out. Photo flashed from
London to New York by radio today (Jan. 12).
Credit: ACME radiophoto |
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1-13-43 |
77.09.3108 |
New York Bureau
Close Shave
New Guinea: Lt. Harold Evans, of Robersonville, N. Car., keeps his
bayonet razor sharp, so Lt. Henry Gibbs, of Morehead City, N. Car.,
felt just like he was getting a shave from a home-town barber. Both
boys are seeing plenty of action on the Buna Front. (Passed by Censor)
Credit: ACME |
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01-13-43 |
77.09.3332 |
New York Bureau
Yanks Move Forward
New Guinea: - Just ten minutes before this picture was taken, Japanese
forces covered this wooden bridge over Simemi creek with baking
machine gun and artillery fire from the right bank. The attack by the
American forces pushed the Japs back, and here you see the Yanks
scrambling across the remains of the bridge. It was one phase of the
attack to take Simemi creek on the Buna front.
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01-13-43 |
77.09.3340 |
New York Bureau
American Transports Fly Chinese Troops
Somewhere in China – Chinese troops march to American troop
transports, of the India-China ferry command, to be flown to scattered
combat fields and training centers. They board the big ships
“somewhere in China.”
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01-13-43 |
77.09.3342 |
New York Bureau
Chinese Women Work on American Airfield
Somewhere in China – Using hoes and scythes, Chinese women and
children clear the ground to enlarge an American airfield in China.
They consider it their patriotic duty to work for their country and to
assist the Americans who are their allies.
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01-13-43 |
77.09.3343 |
New York Bureau
Ticket Home
Somewhere in China – American fliers in China display flags issued by
the Chinese government which insure assistance and safe return to an
American base if they should be forced down. Left to right, seated:
Lt. T.J. Clark, Pennsylvania; Lt. W.A. Smith, Oklahoma; Lt. R.W.
Lucia, New York; Lt. J.M. Williams, Texas; lt. R.P. Atkinson, West
Virginia; standing, Capt. C.L. Blair, Michigan.
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01-13-43 |
77.09.3344 |
New York Bureau
Camouflaged hits House Fighter Ships in China
Somewhere in China – A Chinese soldiers stands guard as repair work is
started on a U.S. fighter plane. Planes are stored in these concealed
buildings of a Chinese dispersal area.
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1-13-43 |
77.09.3836 |
New York Bureau
More Parking Space
New York—Seven Grumman “Wildcats” line up to give a graphic
demonstration of the value of the plane’s famous folding wing. Photo
shows how five planes with folded wings can be stored in the same
space that two, with fixed wings, require. Adoption of the “Wildcats”
for US Navy and Royal Navy Carriers has practically doubled the number
of planes they can carry and has given both Navies a tremendous
advantage over enemy carriers of comparable tonnage.
Passed by censors.
Credit: ACME. |
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1-13-43 |
77.09.4625ab |
New York Bureau
RAF Over Bergen Harbor
London, England – Photo was made by planes of the RAF coastal command,
flying over Bergen Harbor during an RAF attack. The harbor is crowded
with German transports and supply ships, one of which is burning at
the quayside after the attack. Photo will soon be published in a book,
showing the value of photographic reconnaissance work by the RAF
coastal command, in the destruction of enemy equipment by the United
Nations. Passed by censors.
Credit: ACME |
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01-14-43 |
77.09.3331 |
Smoke Marks the Spot
Smoke and flames mark the spot where three Japanese torpedo bombers,
shot down by anti aircraft fire from American warships off
Guadalcanal, last Nov. 12th, crashed to a watery grave.
The U.S. destroyer, (to right of smoke columns), helped beat off the
Nip torpedo and dive bomber attack. This phto was released by the
Navy in Washington Today.
Credit line (U.S. Navy photo from ACME) |
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01-14-43 |
77.09.3333 |
Deadly Flowers
Looking like flowers blooming in a garden a cluster of bomb explosions
bracket a Jap cargo ship, (center of photo), during a heavy attack by
U.S. Army flying fortresses in the Buin sector near the Southeast tip
of Bougainville island, in the Solomons last Nov. 18th.
Another cargo vessel, (top left), frantically swings out of the target
area, while other Nip ships, (lower right and left) are “cold turkey”
for the U.S. Airmen. This photo, taken by a U.S. Navy cameraman, was
released in Washington today.
Credit line (U.S. Navy photo from ACME) |
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1-14-43 |
77.09.3544 |
Milk for Children of Oran
Oran, Algeria—Eager hands reach for cans of condensed milk, as Sgt.
Paul Myers, U.S.A., of Missouri, distributes half the milk ration of
U.S. troops in Oran to French children living in the North African
town, recently occupied by Anglo-American forces. (Passed by censors)
Credit: ACME. |
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1-14-43 |
77.09.3545 |
New York Bureau
German Planes Blast Red Cross Train
Tunisia—Soldiers exam the remains of a Red Cross train which was
blasted by German planes in Tunisia, despite the fact that cars were
clearly marked on top with Red Cross symbol. Note Red Cross atop cab
(top center in photo). (Passed by censors).
Credit: ACME. |
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1-14-43 |
77.09.3638 |
New York Bureau
Graveyard of Axis Vehicles
Stalingrad Front—This huge scrap pile is all that remained of a German
transport column, smashed by Russian forces northwest of Stalingrad.
Dispatches today indicate that a gap has been forced in German
defenses in the lower Don sector, and that Red troops are pouring
through the breach. (Passed by censors).
Credit: ACME. |
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1-14-43 |
77.09.3639 |
On Sea as On Land
Somewhere on the Russian Coast—With the news of Russia’s land
offensive looming large on the war news horizon, very little attention
has been given to the Russian offensive on the seas surrounding her
coast. Photo shows torpedo boats setting out on a fighting assignment
from their base. Latest reports from the Soviet front indicate that
Red Army forces have broken through a gap in Nazi defenses in the
lower Don sector. Passed by censor.
Credit: ACME. |
