Pre-war, post-war, liberation photos

[VeeVee]

Thanks to Philip for telling me about this link.

Go to this site and type a search for "Carl Mydans Philippines"

Time Life Pictures

It will return 22 pages of rare historical photographs including Philippine Army soldiers and Scouts training before the war, and Manila devastation during or after the liberation.

[milspec]

Greetings Victor and Philip,

What a great find! A lot of these pictures I haven't seen before. I specially like the photos of the M2 Halftrack (short body with storage access on side), M3 scout cars manned by Philippine troops, The cargo trucks, the M3 Stuart tank with the name Aurora. And two varieties of jeeps one that looks like the early bantam model(BRC), not the MA or the slat grilled MB. The other looks like a pygmy. I have to verify with my references. None of them sporting the white Star but with subduedregistration markings. Is there a way to get copies of these pictures. I don't think even the AFP museum has copies of these. I was wondering if anyone noticed the M1917 helmet. It looks like a WWI models. The chinstrap looks leather instead of fabric tape.

milspec

[VeeVee]

I think you have to purchase the photos. I tried to register at the site but the registration form insisted on a company name and wouldn't let the form submit without it. Maybe I can email the regional office to inquire.

I'd like to purchase some for my own collection if not prohibitively expensive.

[alden405]

agreed
nice pic of Clinto Pierce (26th Cav CO) and a MG section from MG Troop 26th cav