The Snapshots in Time Collection

Aerial View of Honolulu Harbor and Coastal City, Oahu, Hawaii, World War II Era

Aerial View of Honolulu Harbor and Coastal City, Oahu, Hawaii, World War II Era

An aerial view captures the coastal sprawl of Honolulu, Oahu, framed by the island's dramatic volcanic ridgelines and a natural harbor filled with small craft. Photographs like this, taken from military aircraft during World War II, documented the terrain and infrastructure of Hawaii, the nerve center of U.S. Pacific Fleet operations throughout the war. Project: 218508