William M. Armstrong, Military Historian

William M. Armstrong, Military Historian I am a professional public historian and author of the books Maryland in World War I, Marine Air Group 25 and SCAT, and Baltimore in World War II.

I post about Maryland and U.S. military history. I, Marine Air Group 25 and SCAT, and Baltimore in World War II.

In honor of the 250th Birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps: R4D-1 "64" (probably BuNo 05064) of Marine Aircraft Group 25, S...
11/11/2025

In honor of the 250th Birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps: R4D-1 "64" (probably BuNo 05064) of Marine Aircraft Group 25, SOPAC Combat Air Transport Command, Pallikulo (Bomber 1) Airfield, Espiritu Santo, ca. May 1943. This was an aeromedical flight. (NARA photo)

Douglas R4D of Marine Aircraft Group 25:
10/25/2025

Douglas R4D of Marine Aircraft Group 25:

Immediately after landing, C-47s are refuelled, checked over and made ready for the next trip at Torokina Airstrip, Bougainville. 29 March 1944. US Archives pic.

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