First Naval Aerial Survery
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Title
First Naval Aerial Survery
Description
These images are from the initial Naval aerial survey done of Palmyra in 1935, in preparation for a potential naval base to secure US territories in the Pacific. Construction of the base wouldn't begin until 1939. The photos are especially unique because they show a nearly pristine view of Palmyra before its massive construction changes a few years later.
There's also a map sketch, showing the potential areas of construction, several of which would be included in the final plans.
There's also a map sketch, showing the potential areas of construction, several of which would be included in the final plans.
Creator
US Navy
Source
National Archives
Date
1935-11-1
Rights
Public Domain
Format
Photo
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Photo
Collection
Citation
US Navy, “First Naval Aerial Survery,” Palmyra Archive, accessed July 15, 2020, http://palmyraarchive.org/items/show/126.
