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In Tribute to a Heroine Photo 4
"Just in time for a revolution." Joan Merriam Smith points out Natal Brazil for KUAM television audience during interview. She landed in Brazil the day Goulart was overthrown. - (Custom Color Photo)
In Tribute to a Heroine Photo 3
"I'm very glad to be here. I only wish I could have been here two weeks ago,"
In Tribute to a Heroine Photo 2
Welcoming crowd stands before NAS control tower as Mrs. Smith speaks. Her plane is dwarfed by the people around it. - (Custom Color Photo)
In Tribute to a Heroine Photo 1
MEETING AT LAST - John Webster, Rotary Program Chairman thanks Mrs. Smith for appearing at the Rotary Ann Thursday. Webster arranged the appearance through cables which followed the aviatrix around the world. - (Custom Color Photo)
In Tribute to a Heroine
An article from that focuses on the aviatrix, Joan Merriam Smith. Joan Merriam Smith safely landed on Guam and recounted her trials and tribulations about her path to the island and her final resting landing spots. This flight has been a passion for…
In Answer to a Challenge Photo 6
WELCOME TO GUAM - Thomas Tanaka (in dark glasses) local baker, proudly presents Joan Merriam Smith with a cake decorated with world map showing her route. Adm. Christopher stands behind Mrs. Smith. - (U.S. Navy Photo)
In Answer to a Challenge Photo 5
Admiral Thomas Christopher, Commander Naval Forces Marianas presents Captain Jerry Barlow, Commanding Officer, NAS to Mrs. Smith. - (Custom Color Photo)
In Answer to a Challenge Photo 4
FOLLOW THE LEADER - Joan Merriam's tiny plane is dwarfed by three large Navy planes. The pilots are all Navy though, as the aviatrix is a Navy wife. - (U.S. Navy Photo)
In Answer to a Challenge Photo 3
HELLO GUAM! Joan Merriam Smith steps from the cockpit of her small plane to face applause from hundreds of well-wishers. Admiral Christopher waits to help her to the ground. - (Custom Color Photo)
In Answer to a Challenge Photo 2
"Dear Jack" - Mrs. Smith stops to write a message to be sent to her husband, informing him of her safe arrival on Guam. On previous page, Mrs. Smith's plane is framed in dramatic photo taken from one of the Navy escort planes which met her several…
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Marine Offers Water to Japanese Child
29 July 1944; Thirsty Japanese Child; Reaching for a cup of water offered by Marine Sargeant Charles Monges (292584) of Auberry, California, who took…