U.S. Memorial to those who fought on Iwo in 1945 c./1956
Japanese Pillbox atop of Mount Scribachi
One of many Japanese memorials to those who fought on IWO
A close up
Another Japanese war memorial
Station Entrance Sign c./1956
Flag flying at the LORAN Station
The signal hut (Timers/Transmitters) prior to new construction c./1956
Mess Hall/Galley in fore ground, barracks & Rec Hall
Galley & Mess Hall
Station c.1956 prior to new constructionFront L to R: CO/XO/CPO Qtrs; Warehouse; Garage/WorkshopRear L to R: Genertors (Sq Building); Rec Hall; Barracks; GalleyPoles part of the comb rec ant system
Signal Hut c./1956The two farthest poles were the T-Top AntGray boxes were tuning couplers for each transmitterOther poles Rec Comb for both rates
Rec Room c./1956
Start of new construction c./1956
New construction in process c./1956
Barracks room c./1956
UE-1 Timers in Quansont hut c./1956
Note: This is the equipment prior to the new construction
T-137 Transmitter c./1956 in Quansont hut
Note: This is the equipment prior to the new construction
Transmitter room – chair in timer room c./1956
Radio Operator c./1956“Andy” Anderson
LORAN watchAndy Anderson
LORAN watchstanderBob Tiffany
And the signal they watch
Bob Tiffany – 1955/56 New Years Eve Celebration Highlight
New construction of the station buildings c./1956
New Mess/Galley straight aheadBarracks on the left
Mess Hall/Galley straight aheadBarracks on the left
The Dedication of the new station c./Nov 15, 1956
Japanese cooks preparing the dedication dinner
RM Andy Anderson
The new home for the crew
The new Rec room
Ham Radio Operator’s Station
DC Shop
Center: CS Kutner?; ETC
The new signal building c./1956This was the Garage in 1975
New Timer installation c./1956
L to R: Exec; ETC
LORAN Watchstander, standingwatch with the new equipment
Bob Tiffany on watch
New power plant
HF Comms Xtmr (Tck?) on rightPower supply on left
CS Kutner
The airbase
The USO Show
Andy Anderson with one of the USO performers