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20 Apr 1943

Photo(s) dated 20 Apr 1943

1Lt Louis Zamperini, bombardier of this B-24D Liberator

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21 Jul 1943

Gilbert and Ellice Islands

Japanese G3M bombers attacked the US airfield at Funafuti, Gilbert Islands. ww2dbase [Funafuti | CPC]

18 Nov 1943

Photo(s) dated 18 Nov 1943

B-24D Liberator of the 42nd Bomb Squadron being loaded with fragmentation bombs at Funafuti, Gilbert and Ellice Islands, Nov 18 1943.

21 Jan 1944

Gilbert and Ellice Islands

USS Alabama arrived at Funafuti, Ellice Islands. ww2dbase [Alabama | Funafuti | CPC]

25 Jan 1944

Gilbert and Ellice Islands

USS Alabama departed Funafuti, Ellice Islands. ww2dbase [Alabama | Funafuti | CPC]

28 Jan 1944

Gilbert and Ellice Islands

Destroyer USS Shaw stopped for one night in the Fongafale Anchorage at Funafuti in the Ellice Islands (now Tuvalu) while on her way to the United States for repairs. ww2dbase [Shaw | Funafuti | DS]

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