Midway Island WWII…

An interesting 8 minute clip of the actual battle of Midway in color.  Directed by a young John Ford…



In the late 70’s we were able to get over to Eastern Island and it had not been touched since 1946… UXB, vehicles sitting where they were left, wrecks of airplanes and hangars etc.  A very ‘chilling’ up close view of WWII that got all our attention.  Sadly we were not allowed to take pictures (still don’t know why)…

It’s the smaller island on the lower right with three runways visible. and is literally a time capsule, sadly being destroyed by the weather and salt water…  I don’t know if they let folks other than on official business over there since both the islands are bird (Gooney bird) sanctuary…

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Midway Island WWII… — 11 Comments

  1. Thanks for posting that! I agree with WSF – that voice did sound familiar, but I can’t place it.

  2. It seems that the bigger island is open, but the smaller one has had everything removed for the bird sanctuary.

    You can take a virtual tour here, http://tinyurl.com/akrgopd

    Too bad they wouldn’t let you take pictures back then. They would have had some historical significance today.

  3. Duke/Keads- You’re welcome!

    WSF/Dirk- Henry Fonda!

    Les- Yep

    TOTW- Interesting, thanks I wasn’t aware of that…

  4. Duke/Keads- You’re welcome!

    WSF/Dirk- Henry Fonda!

    Les- Yep

    TOTW- Interesting, thanks I wasn’t aware of that…

  5. I love WWII stuff. I think the color stuff is amazing. Nothing like seeing what it really looked like. I could watch Military and History channel all day. Thanks for that.