Battle of Midway

The crew of the sinking carrier USS Yorktown abandon ship after being hit by Japanese aerial torpedoes on June 4, 1942. The USS Balch remains nearby to render assistance. From June 4 - 7, 1942,  the battle of Midway proved to be the turning point of World War II in the Pacific.   

PT 109

(PT 105 at full speed)

PT boats were a staple for the United States Navy during World War II. They were designed for speed when attacking larger conventional vessels. With a full compliment of arms, including torpedoes and anti aircraft guns, they proved to be workhorses in the Pacific theatre.

(PT 109 & crew)

Lt. John F. Kennedy, commander of PT 109, is pictured on the far right with his crew in 1943. On August 2nd of that year, his vessel would eventually be sunk in battle by the Japanese.

Earhart Images

The Amelia Earhart mystery continues. Recently, I've come across these two images, and decided to pass them on.

The above picture shows the Pacific island of Nikumaroro, believed by many to be the place where Amelia Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan landed their aircraft. The photograph was taken in July 1937, a short time after their disappearance.

Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Electra is pictured preparing for takeoff. This would be one of the last photos taken of the craft, which was never seen again following its' departure.