Amchitka, Post WWII

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Photos and anecdotes on this page have been supplied by folks that have "been there and done that." If you have any additional photos or anecdotes that you'd care to share, please email them , and I'd be glad to add them to the site!

 

Amchitka Terminal, Sept 1967 #1

This image of Amchitka's Passenger/Cargo Terminal was taken in September of 1967 by Alan Young, then a loadmaster assigned to the 7th MAS, McChord AFB, WA. (Alan Young)

Amchitka, Taking Off, Sept 1967 #2

Another image from Amchitka, this one of the Island as the aircraft was taking off, September 1967. (Alan Young)

Amchitka, 1980s...Prop and Airport Sign #3

D. Hutchinson worked three seasons with Chris Berg, Inc. in the 1980's cleaning up the island. The "prop and airport sign" are located near the air terminal. Many of the war relics were removed from the island during the cleanup effort. (D. Hutchinson )

(Note: Since I received this image from D. Hutchinson, I've received an interesting email from another previous resident of Amchitka: "The picture # 3 on the W.W. II site of the propeller and welcome sign was placed there by myself and family.  We were stationed on Amchitka with the Aleutian Is. National Wildlife Refuge.  I was the Maintenance Engineer there from 1975 through 1978.  At that time there was a population of 6 on the island year round and my family made up 3 of the six.  We were raising Aleutian Canada Geese as part of an endangered species project, which we are happy to say was successful and has brought the Aleutian Goose off the endangered list and back to a recovering state. We were the first inhabitances to reoccupy the island after the A.E.C. abandoned the site.  We really enjoyed living in a part of history that is little known to the majority of the population of the US. Regards; Jim, Nancy, and Tiffany Coffey.")

Amchitka Air Terminal, 1980's #4

The Amchitka Air Terminal in the 1980's. The "Prop and Sign" in the photo above can be seen just to the left of the fuel tank and terminal building. (D. Hutchinson)

Amchitka Church #5

This photo shows the Amchitka church, one of the few buildings left standing after the cleanup in the 1980s. (D. Hutchinson)

Amchitka, North Hanger #6

This is of Amchitka's North Hanger, taken from the air. The North Hanger has been demolished. (D. Hutchinson)

Amchitka, North Hanger Sunrise #7

And finally, a morning sunrise of the North Hanger taken in the 1980's. (D. Hutchinson)

Last Updated: 24 July 2001 10:23