These photos of Unalaska and its port, Dutch Harbor are from the Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. They are in the public domain, and were brought to our attention by June Allen, a wonderful writer now living in Palmer, AK. Thanks to Gigi Pilcher of Ketchikan for providing the links to June's article on SITNEWS, Ketchikan's local on-line news. Click HERE to visit this article on-line.
1. 1942: Burning buildings at Ft. Mears after first enemy attack on Dutch Harbor, 3 June 1942.
2. 1942: Japanese bombing of Dutch Harbor, 4 June 1942.