Solomon Island photographs

Archive Collections / Dr Norman Barnett Tindale / Series AA338/05 / Solomon Island photographs
People and Aircraft

  1. "Lt G Hall and woman of New Georgia". Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia.
    One b/w photographic print.



  2. "Headquarters TAIC Western Pacific Area. Lt Hall (TAIC), Ft/Lt Seaton (coast watcher), Lt Shibles (TAIC), Capt T Tolbert (TAIC), Lt Robbins (TAIC), Lt Iselin (TAIC). March 1944" (only 6 of 7 men identified). Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia.
    One b/w photographic print.



  3. Group at dinner. "Dinner at RAAF HQ in New Georgia, on hill overlooking Munda Airfield, 9 March 1944. Lt Shibles (USN TAIC), F/O McArthur RNZAF, F/Lt NB Tindale RAAF TAIC, F/Lt J Riddall RAAF (coast watcher), Lt G Hall (USN, TAIC, c/o ANCISPA), unidentified RNZAF, Lt Robbins US Army, TAIC), Lt Daley (US Army, TAIC), Lt Iselin (USN< TAIC). Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia.
    One b/w photographic print.



  4. "Lt George Hall o/c ANCISPA, Munda, New Georgia". Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia.
    One b/w photographic print.



  5. "Sgt/Major Wickham 3/4 Melanesian, and Sgt (unidentified) FB Solomon Islander. March 1944". Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia.
    Two b/w photographic prints.



  6. "Design on B24, Lt Seaman, pilot, on Search mission to Nuguria Is, and points North, 16 March 1944 (length c 8ft). NB Tindale special observer". Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia.
    Two cartoon b/w photographic prints.



  7. "US Naval humor Munda Brand.' Caption "Well? What the hell are you looking at?". Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia.
    Cartoon b/w photographic prints



  8. "Part of task force landing unopposed on Green Is". Off New Ireland.
    Two b/w photographic prints.



  9. "House on Green Is". March 1944. Off New Ireland.
    One b/w photographic print.



  10. "US Task Force advancing on Green Is March 1944". Off New Ireland. Green Is.
    One b/w photographic print.



  11. "Green Is". Off New Ireland. Green Is.
    One b/w photographic print.



  12. "Entrance to Lagoon, Green Is". Off New Ireland. Green Is.
    One b/w photographic print.



  13. "Giant fig tree. Liana Beach, Munda. Notice how its many trunks ha ve strangled the Tree on which it started life" March 1944. Solomon Islands, New Georgia.
    One b/w photographic print.



  14. "Air raid shelter". Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia.
    One b/w photographic print.



  15. "Ball game on TAIC grounds, March 1944. "A Hit!". Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia.
    One b/w photographic print.



  16. "Ball game, crated Betty bomber recovered from Ruruvai in background." 'A Nisei makes first base". Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia.
    One b/w photographic print.



  17. "HQ files and drawing boards". Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia. HQ TAIC Western Pacific Area.
    One b/w photographic print.



  18. "Translators office with Niesie translators at work". March 1944. Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia. HQ TAIC Western Pacific Area.
    One b/w photographic print.



  19. "Showers". Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia. HQ TAIC Western Pacific Area. One b/w photographic print.



  20. "Laundry benches using Japanese tubs and equipment." Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia. HQ TAIC Western Pacific Area.
    One b/w photographic print.



  21. "Chow hut.". Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia. HQ TAIC Western Pacific Area. March 1944.
    One b/w photographic print.



  22. "Cook preparing chow." Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia. HQ TAIC Western Pacific Area.
    One b/w photographic print.



  23. "Morning coffee time."Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia. HQ TAIC Western Pacific Area.
    One b/w photographic print.



  24. "Photo tent." Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia. HQ TAIC Western Pacific Area. Photograph. March 1944
    One b/w photographic print.



  25. "Water supply for darkroom." Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia. HQ TAIC Western Pacific Area.
    One b/w photographic print.



  26. "Airconditioned darkroom." Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia. HQ TAIC Western Pacific Area.
    One b/w photographic print.



  27. "Airconditioned darkroom." Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia. HQ TAIC Western Pacific Area. March 1944
    One b/w photographic print.



  28. "Land crab and camera." Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia. HQ TAIC Western Pacific Area.
    One b/w photographic print.



  29. "Airconditioned photo lab." Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia. HQ TAIC Western Pacific Area.
    One b/w photographic print.



  30. "Starting generator." Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia. HQ TAIC Western Pacific Area.
    One b/w photographic print.



  31. "Generator." Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia. HQ TAIC Western Pacific Area. One b/w photographic print.



  32. "Garage." Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia. HQ TAIC Western Pacific Area. March 1944
    One b/w photographic print.



  33. "Mechanics repairing jeep." Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia. HQ TAIC Western Pacific Area.
    One b/w photographic print.



  34. "Oil store." Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia. HQ TAIC Western Pacific Area. March 1944
    One b/w photographic print.



  35. "3 holer' (Toilet facalities) Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia. HQ TAIC Western Pacific Area.
    One b/w photographic print.



  36. "With crash party ready to go on patrol." List of men: "Our cook, Top L Sgt Kubo, Nisei, Japanese translator, Iselin, Tolbert." Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia. HQ TAIC Western Pacific Area. Jan 1944
    One b/w photographic print.



  37. "Loading gear into LCV on Munda waterfront." Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia. HQ TAIC Western Pacific Area.
    One b/w photographic print.



  38. "Iselin, Hall, Daley and Tindale examining Japanese plane in its revetment Vila airfield." Solomon Islands, Vila, Kolombangara Island. 12 March 1944
    One b/w photographic print.



  39. "Zeke fighter plane with folding wing tips" Solomon Islands, Vila, Kolombangara Island. One b/w photographic print.



  40. "Examing tail of new model Zeke fighter belonging to Japanese Navy." Solomon Islands, Vila, Kolombangara Island. 12 March 1944
    One b/w photographic print.



  41. "Examining landing hook of carrier based Zeke." Solomon Islands, Vila, Kolombangara Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  42. "Swim aftrer examining Japanese Planes on Vila airfield." Solomon Islands, Kolombangara Island. 12 March 1944.
    One b/w photographic print.



  43. Swimmers identified as "Shibles, Tindale, Iselin, Hall, Daley" Solomon Islands, Kolombangara Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  44. "Name plate of a type 99 torpedo bomber Mark 22 ie Val Mark 2." Solomon Islands, Kolombangara Island. 12 March 1944.
    One b/w photographic print.



  45. "Grave of a Japanese Naval Air Officer at Vila airfield." Solomon Islands, Kolombangara Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  46. "Japanese airstrip." Solomon Islands, Vila Airfield, Kolombangara Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  47. "Cleared area at end of strip." Solomon Islands, Kolombangara Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  48. "Japanese tower, Vila strip." Solomon Islands, Kolombangara Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  49. "Revetment, Vila strip." Solomon Islands, Kolombangara Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  50. Solomon Islands, Kolombangara Island. 2 B&W Photographs. "2 views: 3066 Val in revetment"



  51. "2 views: Japanese fighter Zeke 5359 Vila." Solomon Islands, Kolombangara Island.
    Two b/w photographic prints.



  52. "3793 Zeke after direct hit." Solomon Islands, Vila Airfield, Kolombangara Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  53. "3793 Zeke after direct hit." Solomon Islands, Vila Airfield, Kolombangara Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  54. "5452 Zeke fighter." Solomon Islands, Vila Airfield, Kolombangara Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  55. "3478 Zeke" Solomon Islands, Vila Airfield, Kolombangara Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  56. "3021 Hamp fighter."Solomon Islands, Vila Airfield, Kolombangara Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  57. "Another view: 3021 Hamp fighter." Solomon Islands, Vila Airfield, Kolombangara Island. One b/w photographic print.



  58. "3271 Hamp fighter." Solomon Islands, Vila Airfield, Kolombangara Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  59. "Another view: 3271 Hamp fighter." Solomon Islands, Vila Airfield, Kolombangara Island. One b/w photographic print.



  60. "Ruruvai Bay near Southern tip of Choiseul." Solomon Islands, Choiseul Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  61. "Crash party at Ruruvai 22 Jan 1944. Identified as follows: Lieut JW Iselin USNR, Amm3c Weber, 1st Lieut SH Tolbert AAF, Pho M3c Freeman, S/Sgt Brinkman."
    Solomon Islands, Choiseul Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  62. "Native paddlers and Choiseul crash party peparing to depart for Ruruvai in 2 native canoes. 22 Jan 1944." Solomon Islands, Choiseul.
    One b/w photographic print.



  63. "Officers of Choiseul crash party Lt JS Iselin USNR, 1st Lt SH Tolbert AAF, 22 Jan 1944." Solomon Islands, Choiseul Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  64. "1st Lt Tolbert TAIC; A/Lt Seaton coast watcher; Forbes-Robertson DSIO; Lt Hall TAIC; S/Sgt Brinkman; Lt Iselin TAIC; Amm3c Weber; Pho M3c Freeman; Tolbert and Iselin departing from Ruruvai, Choiseul on patrol for jap planes 22 Jan 1944." Solomon Islands, Ruruvai Bay Choiseul Island. One b/w photographic print.



  65. "Naval crew of PBY at Ruruvai landing S end of Choiseul. Based on USS Wright off Kolombangara" Solomon Islands, Choiseul Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  66. "Field radio set at Tagatagara talking to "Robbie" 3 Feb 1944. Jan-Feb 1944" Solomon Islands, Choiseul Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  67. "House in Voza village" Solomon Islands, Choiseul.
    One b/w photographic print.



  68. "Church in Voza village" Solomon Islands, Choiseul.
    One b/w photographic print.



  69. "Voza Village from Zinoa Is West coast of Choiseul 23 March 1944." Solomon Islands, Choiseul Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  70. "Scene at mouth of Baregasogu River with Japanese Judy bomber overturned on beach at Batu Point near Voza Village 20 March 1944." Solomon Islands, Choiseul Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  71. "Judy No. 330 at Batu Point. Bomb Bay (Photo marked CI-468-2-44, BOM 8 Bay Judy 330 Ref No. TB 2330) Solomon Islands, Choiseul Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  72. "Landing gear" Solomon Islands, Choiseul Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  73. "Wing and landing gear" Solomon Islands, Choiseul Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  74. "Bomb Bay on Judy No. 330" Solomon Islands, Choiseul Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  75. "Cockpit" Solomon Islands, Choiseul Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  76. "Fuel tank (Photo marked CI-481-2-44, Tank from Judy (Back) Judy 330 Ref No. TB 2330)" Solomon Islands, Choiseul Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  77. "Vosa Village from Zinia Is West coast of Choiseul Island, 23 March 1944." Solomon Islands, Choiseul Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  78. "Ruruvai Bay from the Mission jan 1944" Solomon Islands, Choiseul Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  79. "Coast watchers lookout, N end of Choiseul Island. Japanese positions on coast at right March 1944." Solomon Islands, Choiseul Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  80. "Judy No. 330 Batu Point, Choiseul 20 March 1944" Solomon Islands, Choiseul Island. One b/w photographic print.



  81. "Judy No. 330 another view" Solomon Islands, Choiseul Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  82. "Judy No. 330 another view" Solomon Islands, Choiseul Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  83. "Judy No. 330 Batu Point, Choiseul, Landing gear" Solomon Islands, Choiseul Island. One b/w photographic print.



  84. "Judy No. 330 Batu Point, Choiseul. Flap" Solomon Islands, Choiseul Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  85. "Judy No. 330 Batu Point, Choiseul. Fuselage" Solomon Islands, Choiseul Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  86. "Judy No. 330 Batu Point, Choiseul. Rear of engine mount." Solomon Islands, Choiseul Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  87. "Betty bomber which crashed in a swamp at Ruruvai at the Southern end of Choieul." Solomon Islands, Choiseul Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  88. "Another view." Solomon Islands, Choiseul Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  89. "Another view." Solomon Islands, Choiseul Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  90. "Betty bomber in swamp at Solomon Islands, Ruruvai."Choiseul Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  91. "Betty bomber. A near miss when she crashed." Solomon Islands, Choiseul Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  92. "Betty bomber. Wings of Betty removed for transport. (With a native man)" Solomon Islands, Choiseul Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  93. "After gun ports of Ruruvai Betty." Solomon Islands, Choiseul Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  94. "Val crashed in jungle." Solomon Islands, Choiseul Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  95. "Judy 330. Engine of the Judy torpedo bomber which crashed between Batu Point and Baregasogu River, Choiseul. 20 March 1944." Solomon Islands, Choiseul Island.
    One b/w photographic print.



  96. "Solomon Islander sergants standing by the Betty Bomber recovered at Ruruvai." Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia.
    One b/w photographic print.



  97. "Sgt Wickham son of F Melanesian officer Lt Wichham." Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia.
    One b/w photographic print.



  98. "Japanese plane labels made into souvenir by Gi's." Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia. One b/w photographic print.



  99. "Piece of an American aviation generator found on a Japanese plane indicating a shortage of Japanese parts. March 1944" Solomon Islands, Munda, New Georgia.
    One b/w photographic print.



  100. "3271 Hamp fighter on Vila strip, Kolombangara." Solomon Islands, Kolombangara Island and Sta Isabel Is.
    One b/w photographic print.



  101. "2244 Alf floatplane beached at Rekata Bay, Santa Isabel" Solomon Islands, Kolombangara Island and Sta Isabel Is.
    One b/w photographic print.



  102. "2244 Alf floatplane prewar rece plane used by Japanese in 1942-1943." Solomon Islands, Kolombangara Island and Sta Isabel Is.
    One b/w photographic print.



  103. "2244 Alf floatplane, another view." Solomon Islands, Kolombangara Island and Sta Isabel Is.
    One b/w photographic print.



  104. "2244 Alf floatplane, another view." Solomon Islands, Kolombangara Island and Sta Isabel Is.
    One b/w photographic print.



  105. "2244 Alf floatplane, another view." Solomon Islands, Kolombangara Island and Sta Isabel Is.
    One b/w photographic print.



  106. "739 Rufe floatplane" Solomon Islands, Rekata Bay, Santa Isabel.
    One b/w photographic print.



  107. "739 Rufe floatplane, another view" Solomon Islands, Rekata Bay, Santa Isabel.
    One b/w photographic print.



  108. "739 Rufe floatplane engine. Solomon Islands, Rekata Bay, Santa Isabel.
    One b/w photographic print.



  109. "739 Rufe floatplane, another view" Solomon Islands, Rekata Bay, Santa Isabel.
    One b/w photographic print.



  110. "739 Rufe floatplane, rudder Solomon Islands, Rekata Bay, Santa Isabel.
    One b/w photographic print.



  111. "739 Rufe, another view" Solomon Islands, Rekata Bay, Santa Isabel.
    One b/w photographic print.



  112. "739 Rufe engine on beach." Solomon Islands, Rekata Bay, Santa Isabel.
    One b/w photographic print.



  113. "Engine on beach. Rekata Bay. 739 another view." Solomon Islands, Rekata Bay, Santa Isabel.
    One b/w photographic print.



  114. "3110 Hamp fighter." Solomon Islands, Rekata Bay, Santa Isabel.
    One b/w photographic print.



  115. "3110 Hamp fighter, another view" Solomon Islands, Rekata Bay, Santa Isabel.
    One b/w photographic print.



  116. "3110 Hamp fighter, another view" Solomon Islands, Rekata Bay, Santa Isabel.
    One b/w photographic print.



  117. "3110 Hamp fighter, another view" Solomon Islands, Rekata Bay, Santa Isabel.
    One b/w photographic print.



  118. "Betty beached at Rekata Bay. Betty bomber in the sea." Solomon Islands, Rekata Bay, Santa Isabel.
    One b/w photographic print.



  119. "Betty bomber, another view." Solomon Islands, Rekata Bay, Santa Isabel.
    One b/w photographic print.



  120. "Betty bomber in the sea, another view." Solomon Islands, Rekata Bay, Santa Isabel. One b/w photographic print.



  121. "Betty bomber in the sea, another view." Solomon Islands, Rekata Bay, Santa Isabel. One b/w photographic print.



  122. "5329. Betty Bomber." Solomon Islands, Rekata Bay, Santa Isabel.
    One b/w photographic print.



  123. "5329. Betty Bomber." Solomon Islands, Rekata Bay, Santa Isabel.
    One b/w photographic print.



  124. "Betty Bomber, another view." Solomon Islands, Rekata Bay, Santa Isabel.
    One b/w photographic print.



  125. "Betty Bomber, another view." Solomon Islands, Rekata Bay, Santa Isabel.
    One b/w photographic print.



  126. "Betty Bomber, another view." Solomon Islands, Rekata Bay, Santa Isabel.
    One b/w photographic print.



  127. "Betty Bomber, another view." Solomon Islands, Rekata Bay, Santa Isabel.
    One b/w photographic print.



  128. "Betty Bomber, another view." Solomon Islands, Rekata Bay, Santa Isabel.
    One b/w photographic print.



  129. "Betty Bomber, another view." Solomon Islands, Rekata Bay, Santa Isabel.
    One b/w photographic print.



Creator: Dr Norman Barnett Tindale
Control: AA 338/5/28
Date Range:  01 March, 1944  -  01 January, 1944
Quantity:    129   Photographs
Formats: Mounted Photographic Prints
Series:  AA338/05