*** ShoeBox Photos of the Berkshires ***

 

Berkshire County This program is supported in parts by Grants from the Local Cultural Councils of Northern Berkshire, Pittsfield, Dalton, Sheffield, Hinsdale-Peru, Richmond, Egremont-Alford, Windsor, Lee, Stockbridge, Sandisfield, Tyringham, and Washington Local Cultural Councils, local agencies supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency."

 

Edward Goethe *** Army Air Corps *** WWII 1943-1946.

 

 

Serving with the 389th Air Service Squadron of the 5th Air Corps, Ed island hopped from Australia to Layte of the Philippine Islands. A variety of aircraft and their crew's unique "Nose Art" found in the Pacific are captured by his camera. In addition, are images of the devastation he snapped upon his arrival in the city of Manila by the War's end.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hand colored portrait of Grandfather, Philippine Campaign 1900

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