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U.S. Memorial to those who fought on Iwo in 1945 c./1956

Explore the Japanese war memorials on Iwo Jima and the historical LORAN station built in 1956. Witness the dedication and daily life of the station crew in this poignant tribute.

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U.S. Memorial to those who fought on Iwo in 1945 c./1956

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  1. U.S. Memorial to those who fought on Iwo in 1945 c./1956

  2. Japanese Pillbox atop of Mount Scribachi

  3. One of many Japanese memorials to those who fought on IWO

  4. A close up

  5. Another Japanese war memorial

  6. Station Entrance Sign c./1956

  7. Flag flying at the LORAN Station

  8. The signal hut (Timers/Transmitters) prior to new construction c./1956

  9. Mess Hall/Galley in fore ground, barracks & Rec Hall

  10. Galley & Mess Hall

  11. Station c.1956 prior to new constructionFront L to R: CO/XO/CPO Qtrs; Warehouse; Garage/Workshop Rear L to R: Genertors (Sq Building); Rec Hall; Barracks; GalleyPoles part of the comb rec ant system

  12. Signal Hut c./1956The two farthest poles were the T-Top AntGray boxes were tuning couplers for each transmitter Other poles Rec Comb for both rates

  13. Rec Room c./1956

  14. Start of new construction c./1956

  15. New construction in process c./1956

  16. Barracks room c./1956

  17. UE-1 Timers in Quansont hut c./1956 Note: This is the equipment prior to the new construction

  18. T-137 Transmitter c./1956 in Quansont hut Note: This is the equipment prior to the new construction

  19. Transmitter room – chair in timer room c./1956

  20. Radio Operator c./1956“Andy” Anderson

  21. LORAN watch Andy Anderson

  22. LORAN watchstander Bob Tiffany

  23. Andthe signal they watch

  24. Bob Tiffany – 1955/56 New Years Eve Celebration Highlight

  25. New construction of the station buildings c./1956

  26. New Mess/Galley straight ahead Barracks on the left

  27. Mess Hall/Galley straight ahead Barracks on the left

  28. The Dedication of the new station c./Nov 15, 1956

  29. Japanese cooks preparing the dedication dinner

  30. RM Andy Anderson

  31. The new home for the crew

  32. The new Rec room

  33. Ham Radio Operator’s Station

  34. DC Shop

  35. Center: CS Kutner?; ETC

  36. The new signal building c./1956This was the Garage in 1975

  37. New Timer installation c./1956

  38. L to R: Exec; ETC

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