United States. Navy Dept. Bureau of Aeronautics.
Biographical notes:
In August of 1942, U. S. forces established an air base on Adak Island, following the Japanese attack on Dutch Harbor in June of that year. After attacking Dutch Harbor, the Japanese landed occupying troops on the westerly islands in the Aleutian Chain, notably Kiska and Attu, and the U.S. needed a base for bombing raids. Adak served in that capacity, as headquarters and support base for what came to be called the Aleutian Campaign. By 1943, there were as many as 90,000 men stationed on Adak, and their living conditions were Spartan. Gusting winds on the treeless island blew away gear, tents, and even planes; and winter temperatures were freezing cold. To occupy their free time, men played poker and other card games. There were also visits to Adak by USO (United Service Organizations) troupes that performed shows at the Naval Air Station Theater.
From the description of Bureau of Aeronautics photograph collection, Adak, 1944-1945 [graphic]. (Alaska State Library). WorldCat record id: 703912750
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- Air bases
- Airplanes, Military
- Runways (Aeronautics)
- Sailors
- Volcanoes
- World War, 1939-1945
- World War, 1939-1945
- World War, 1939-1945
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- Alaska--Adak Island (as recorded)
- Adak Island (Alaska) (as recorded)
- Naval Air Station Adak Island (Alaska) (as recorded)
- Alaska--Aleutian Islands (as recorded)
- Alaska (as recorded)
