Atka Island Flight Log from WWII Patrol Crew
Erik Nolaan recalls life on Atka Island during a Pacific crossing training period. The group fixes a trader’s motorboat, feeds on eggs Vienna, and watches planes while braving rough seas. They describe Aleut villagers, coast guard support, hunting, and a tense 530 mile flight toward Attu with close calls and weather checks.
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Flight toward Tokyo from Seattle ends near Chicago harbor
CICERO SAPP describes a perilous ocean voyage stopping at remote towns en route to Tokyo. The ship passes Chicago harbor under the American flag, with Attu seen as a final jumping off point to fly from America to Asia.
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