Four Japanese transports, hit by both U.S. surface vessels and aircraft, beached and burning at Tassafaronga, west of positions on Guadalcanal, on November 16, 1942. They were part of the huge force of auxiliary and combat vessels the enemy attempted to bring down from the north on November 13th and 14th. Only these four reached Guadalcanal. They were completely destroyed by aircraft, artillery and surface vessel guns. (AP Photo)  

Guadalcanal

This is my Uncle Robert Kirsch. He was the youngest Maj in the Air corps and was the winner of the DFC with 4 oak clusters.  He is also one of the founders of the Niagara falls airforce base In Niagara Falls Ny

Maj Robert Kirsch

Official caption of an official U.S. Air Force Photo:  Douglas A-20 Havocs and Spitfires on a water-covered airfield in Italy. Despite the weather conditions, the airfield is still ready to be used for bomber and fighter missions against the Axis. Comment: photo taken perhaps in winter 1944-1945 Victor Sierra