General›Okinawa, Ryukyu Retto Boating Race -- An Annual Event - The Costumed Boatmen Seen In The Water Have Just Completed A Racing Contest In The China Sea Off Okinawa, And Are Being Greeted By Native Children Who Someday Will Take Their Places At The Oars. The

Publication:

US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

Theater Number:

11

Theater:

East Asia

Place:

Ryukyu Retto

Category:

Miscellaneous

Sub Category:

General

Short Caption:

Okinawa, Ryukyu Rett...

Caption:

Okinawa, Ryukyu Retto Boating Race -- An Annual Event - The Costumed Boatmen Seen In The Water Have Just Completed A Racing Contest In The China Sea Off Okinawa, And Are Being Greeted By Native Children Who Someday Will Take Their Places At The Oars. The

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

RYUKYU RETTO,MISCELLANEOUS

History:

8" x 10" print received 28 October 1948 from Air Office of Public Relations. Copied 1 November 1948.

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A04533A-68681AC

Conflict Period:

World War II

About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.