Seven photographs that were sold to me taken out of an eBay listing of a serviceman's photo album from his Pacific tours in the early 60's. They were sold to me as being from 1961, dated presumably from the rest of the material in the album. Would like to know which building on JI held the talent show. All prints measure 8 x 10" except for the one captioned 'Smiling Jim' which is smaller and mounted on card. See below for any notes on the prints.
For above. Captions read (front) 2nd Show 'Air Group Happy Hour', and 'Smiling Jim' and (rear) Johnson Atoll. Wonderfully misspelled by the captioneer, this was a common mistake made in the mid-century of not including the 'T' in 'Johnston' -- I have other examples in letters, QSL cards etc. this was likely misspelled here from referencing the below photograph with the suitcase. Hard to know anything for sure. Any context on these much appreciated. Who is Smiling Jim and what is his email address?
The great misspelled suitcase. I am curious if this was intentional or not.
Maybe it was part of a skit for the show.
Judging by the haircut, this is not Smiling Jim...
All of the identities of the above are unknown. If you recognize anyone, please leave me a comment below!
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