Japanese surrender signatories arrive aboard the USS MISSOURI in Tokyo Bay to participate in surrender ceremonies. September 2, 1945. (Army) NARA FILE #: 111-SC-210626 WAR &amp; CONFLICT BOOK #: 1362

Japan Surrenders

Trapped Japs, north of the town of Garapan, attempted to gain refuge by getting to their few ships in Tanapag harbor. On the beach is one Jap who didn't make the boat. Saipan, July 5, 1944. Cpl. Angus Robertson. (Marine Corps) NARA FILE #: 127-N-84864 WAR &amp; CONFLICT BOOK #: 1343

He Didn't Make It

Mitsubishi A6M2 &quot;Zero&quot;: Captured at Akutan Island, Alaska, in August 1942, this Mitsubishi A6M2 fighter was the first &quot;Zero&quot; to fall intact into Allied hands during WW II. After limited flying on the West Coast, the &quot;Zero&quot; arrived at Langley for installation of test equipment prior to in-depth flight testing by the Navy at Patuxent River, Maryland.