Photo Collection: First Naval Aerial Survery
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Title
Photo Collection: 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
November 1, 1935
Rights
Public Domain
Format
Photo
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Original Format
Photo
Files
Collection
Citation
US Navy, “Photo Collection: First Naval Aerial Survery,” Palmyra Archive, accessed September 24, 2017, http://palmyraarchive.org/items/show/126.
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