SEPTEMBER 1945
September 19, 1945 -- Two planes flew assigned shipping lane patrols. One plane flew from Majuro to Kwajalein.
September 20, 1945 -- Two planes flew assigned shipping lane patrols.
September 21, 1945 -- Two planes flew patrols of assigned shipping lanes. One plane flew from Majuro to Kwajalein. One plane flew to Engebi Island and returned to Kwajalein. One plane conducted a reconnaissance flight over Bikar Atoll.
September 22, 1945 -- Two planes flew assigned shipping lane patrols.
September 23, 1945 -- Two planes flew assigned shipping lane patrols.
September 24, 1945 -- Two planes flew patrols of assigned shipping lanes. One plane flew a search mission for a lost boat in Kwajalein Lagoon.
September 25, 1945 -- Two planes flew assigned shipping lane patrols. One plane conducted a reconnaissance flight over Bikini Atoll.
September 26, 1945 -- Two planes flew assigned shipping lane patrols. One plane flew from Majuro to Kwajalein and returned. One plane performed a dusk security patrol flight.
September 27, 1945 -- Two planes flew assigned shipping lane patrols. One plane flew a dawn security patrol flight. One plane performed a dusk security patrol flight.
September 28, 1945 -- Two planes flew assigned shipping lane patrols. One plane flew a dawn security patrol flight. One plane performed a dusk security patrol flight.
September 29, 1945 -- Two planes flew assigned shipping lane patrols. One plane flew a dawn security patrol flight. One plane performed a dusk security patrol flight.
September 30, 1945 -- Two planes flew assigned shipping lane patrols. One plane flew a dawn security patrol flight. One plane performed a dusk security patrol flight.
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Ponape Surrender Delegation |
Negotiations Underway |
Americans Arrive on Ponape |
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Occupation of Ponape Begins |
"To the Colors" on Ponape |
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