Home movies shot by Lieutenant Daniel Karp during his service in the Air Force in the Korean War. Karp was mainly stationed in Japan, where he ran clothing and shoe stores on the Air Base (presumably at Ashiya). This film shows the operation of the store, a sale at the store, the AMC Clothing Manual #67-9, and the PX.
Home movies shot by Lieutenant Daniel Karp during his service in the Air Force in the Korean War. Karp was mainly stationed in Japan. This film shows activities primarily around the Air Base at Ashiya, Japan. An unidentified dignitary arrives at the Headquarters for the 403rd Troop Carrier Wing, home of the Korean airlift. A formal ceremony, inspection, marching, and awarding of medals follows.
In the foreground facing the camera are Lieutenant Kay Summersby, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, and President Harry S. Truman. In the background, to the right of Truman is General Harry Vaughan. All other military personnel at the airfield are unidentified. The President is in Frankfort, Germany traveling during a break in the Potsdam Conference. Donated in the name of Don Costello.
Written on back: "Tinian Island." Aerial view of Tinian Island, an Army Air Force Base, during World War II. This photo is part of the Irwin R. "Bob" Meismer Photographs Library Collection.
Written on back: "View of Airfield. North Field. Tinian Island 1945. 99th Bomb Squadron V.H., 9th Bomb Group, 20th Air Force." Wide view of the airfield, with several planes and huts visible. This photo is part of the Irwin R. "Bob" Meismer Photographs Library Collection.
Written on back: "Tinian Island 1945." View of the United States Army Air Force Base on Tinian Island during World War II. This photo is part of the Irwin R. "Bob" Meismer Photographs Library Collection.