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"Joltin Josie" was the first B-29 to arrive at Saipan's Isley Field.
This oil painting recalls that event, and the inscribed brass plaque
tells its story.
Click here to
read the inscription.
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Typical B-29 bomb load, ready for loading.
From: Air Power History / Fall 1995.
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B-29's on taxiway for takeoff from Saipan, 1944-1945.
From: Air Power History / Fall 1995.
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B-29's, bombs away over Japan.
From: Air Power History / Fall 1995.
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B-29's at North Field, Tinian.
Source: Giuliani, Lawrence
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B-29's in stands in Marianas (Saipan or Tinian).
From: Air Power History / Fall 1995.
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Aerial view of B-29's on taxiway, massed for takeoff from Saipan.
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B-29's overhead, departing from Tinian for a bombing mission.
Source: Giuliani, Lawrence
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B-29 bombers in World War II passing Mt. Fujiyama enroute Tokyo
target, January 1945. Flak and Japanese fighter planes just ahead.
Photo bears signature Aug.8, 1995 "To John Romisher (Historical
Society President -ed.), This was 50 years ago over
Tokyo - Seems like only yesterday. Sincerely, 'Hap' Halloran 8-8-95,
Saipan"
Source: Halloran, H.
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Crew picture of the B-29 "Dauntless Dotty".
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Lt. Kenneth Frank Hodson, Air Corps (0735869), Photo taken 1943.
Lt. Frank Hodson,
Notice of Death, November 30, 1945
Lt. Frank Hodson, tributory
artwork.
Source: unknown.
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The Story Of The
Rover Boys Express
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Montage of famous "Nose Art" on B-29 Bombers at Saipan. See the
description for information
about each of the B-29's shown in the montage.
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Description of
Nose Art on B-29's
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U.S. Officer's Club - Tinian 1945.
Source: Giuliani, Lawrence
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Officer's quonset hut quarters, Saipan 1945. Source:
Giuliani, Lawrence
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Tinian B-29 airfields, 50 years later.
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