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"Marines examine a Jap Zero found behind a revetment on Aslito Airfield. The plane was shot up by strafing planes and never took the air in defense of Saipan. The airfield was renamed Isely Field in honor of Commander Robert H. Isely, Commander of Navy Torpedo Squadron 16, who was shot down by Jap anit-aircraft fire during a bombing attack on the field", 1944

 item2 — Box: 1, folder2: 2
Identifier: 1-02-08

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The 209 photographs in the Doyle Rees photograph collection depict various battles from the Pacific Ocean campaign during World War II. These battles include those on Kwajalein Island, Saipan, Guam, Tinian, Tarawa Atoll, the attack on Pearl Harbor, and the Battle of Midway. The majority of the photos were taken by the Army Pictoral Service and include a brief synopsis of the photo on the back.

Dates

  • Creation: 1944

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Material in English

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.

Extent

From the Collection: 2 boxes (.75 linear feet)

Repository Details

Part of the Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives Repository

Contact:
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
435 797-8248
435 797-2880 (Fax)