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National Air and Space Museum Archives
Tinian Island, Marianas, Photograph Collection
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NASM.1993.0037
- Creators:
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Ryan, John
- Dates:
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1945
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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0.05 Cubic feet(3 fplders)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the following material: 54 b&w photographs of Tinian, Marianas, including images of the Boeing B-29 Enola Gay, aerial views of the Island, aircraft, hangers and many shots of the Engine Service Group mounting or tearing down engines; 93 b&w snapshots of nose art; and articles and booklets on Tinian, the Marianas, and Boeing B-29s.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Sgt. John Ryan was stationed on Tinian, Marianas during 1945. Ryan was with the 534 Air Engineering Squadron, 77th Air Service Group.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
John Ryan, Gift, 1993, 1993-0037, NASM
Digital Content
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Use
Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests
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General
General
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