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#1. A PV Ventura light bomber lands on Shemya. This navy plane also played a very important role in the Aleutian Campaign. It appears that the top gunner is in his turret. 1945-1946 |
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#2. A PBY Catalina on Shemya. This was not an offensive navy plane, but served as a long distance reconnaissance, U-boat patrol, and a mine layer sea plane. Shemya/1945-1946 |
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#3. Another shot of the PBY. The "Cats" were also used as path finders for our bombers, and rescue operations for our down pilots. Shemya/1945-1946 |
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#4. Another close up photo of the "Flying Boat" with three unidentified sailors. The Catalina was very slow, but was suitable for long patrols over the ocean. Shemya, 1945-1946 |
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#5. My friend, William J. Weber, AOM 3/c from Mt. Vernon, N.Y. Shemya, 1945-1946 |
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#6. Yours truly, 56 years ago and far away, serving my time on the "Rock" . Shemya/1945-1946 |
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