Lieutenant Howard W. Whalen (in grey uniform) with other officers of USS Sanborn, 1945. Mr. Whalen was the author of the magnificent set of color photographs taken during the Iwo Jima landings. After his death in the 1990's his wife donated the photos to the United States Navy Naval Historical Center in 1997.

Howard W. Whalen

Dynamic static. The motion of its props causes an &quot;aura&quot; to form around this F6F on USS YORKTOWN. Rapid change of pressure and drop in temperature create condensation. Rotating with blades, halo moves aft, giving depth and perspective. November 1943. (Navy)
Exact Date Shot Unknown
NARA FILE #: 0080-G-204747A
WAR &amp; CONFLICT BOOK #: 961

Hellcat fighter

In the aftermath of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, sailors appear to push an undamaged aircraft out of harm's way.