Fais Crown Prince Caption reads:Royal Crown Prince. This photo was taken 1944 on Fais Island of the Crown Royal Prince. This photo was taken after Fais Island was liberated from the Jananese by American forces. Photo courtesy of Mark Watson (grandson of Marcus Bell (commander of the 81st infantry) who was on Island in 1944).

Marcus Bell and King of Fais Caption reads:Marcus / King of Fais Island. Photo taken 1944. Photo shows Marcus Bell of the United States, and King of Fais Island. Marcus Bell was the commander of the 81st Infantry Division of the United States Regular Army. Photo courtesy of Mark Watson.

Marcus raises American Flag Caption reads:Marcus raises American flag on Fais Island 1944. During the war after America liberated Fais island from the Japanese, Marcus Bell, commander of the 81st infantry of the United States army raises American flag with Fais villagers.

Native Group Fais Caption reads:Native Group Fais. A 1944 photograph of some of the natives of Fais Island. It might be Prince Carlos Haruei in front of group seated on right side of photograph. Photo courtesy of Mark Watson (grandson of Marcus Bell).

Fais Island Royal Family Caption reads:Royal family on Fais Island. Ulithi - February 12, 1945. This photo found on www.historylink101.com/wwII_b-w/marines/WesternCarolinesCamp/PICT2828.html

Prince and Paramount Chief Caption reads:The King and Prince of Fais Island. Ulithi - January 12, 1945. This photo found on www.historylink101.com/wwII_b-w/marines/WesternCarolinesCamp/PICT2830.html I believe this to be Prince Carlos Haruei (left) and Paramount Chief Mahol (right)

B-29 Crew of Hogan's Goat B-29 Photo of crewman who ditched at Fais Island, November 12-13, 1948

B-29 Superfortress in shallow water by Fais Island B-29 Superfortress ditched just of coast of Fais Island on November 12, 1948

B-29 Superfortress closeup in shallow water B-29 close-up in shallow water just off coast of Fais Island on November 12, 1948

Islander's of Fais Island Preparing Outriggers The islanders were preparing the outrigger canoes for a rescue attempt.

Two Outrigger canoes with crewmen during rescue attempt Two 10 man outrigger canoes taking men to rescue plane

Outrigger canoe during rescue attempt One of the outrigger canoes as it nears the rescue plane on November 13, 1948

Closeup angle of the outrigger canoe Another angle of the outrigger canoe as it nears rescue plane on November 12, 1948

B-29 Crewmen after rescue Upon their return to Saipan, the crewman pose for a photograph.

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