The 6th Bomb Group

Thanks to Larry Brewster (a.k.a. " Typhoon Larry") for much of the information on this page, including many of the photos.

Like most tropical islands, Tinian is a collection of bright greens and blues. Unlike many of the coral islands, Tinian had accumulated sufficient soil to grow crops, so the ground color was earth brown instead of coral gray. (Although I suspect that the ground was not that deep.) The current weather at Tinian is (almost always) 80 degrees, sunny with a gentle breeze (5-10 mph) blowing from the NE/ENE. These are the trade-winds. (Or if you can see a black and white satellite photo showing the current conditions.)

On the left is A Landsat-7 picture of Tinian. North runway is clearly visible. (The blues and greens are adjusted to reflect their true colors.) On the right, the recent eruption of the volcano on Anatahan island blows smoke towards Tinian island (visible in the lower center).

The harbor on the southwest coast of Tinian. The shallow water is light blue.

Broadway is the main north/south road on Tinian.

Photo Courtesy of Larry Brewster

The "blowhole" on the northeast coast of Tinian.

Photo Taken by Don Bowen

The "Voice of America" radio array, just west of Mt. Lasso, facing northeast towards the airfield and Saipan.

Photo Courtesy of Larry Brewster

North Field is now covered in vegetation, except for the tourist areas.

North Field from the east. The short road to the coast on the right leads to the blowhole.