Arriving Malden Island
View of Malden Island from the air while C-124 approaches for landing.
Welcome to Malden
Sign on way from airstrip to camp welcome's visitors. "Population 30 + 1 pig"
Camp and Transportation
Our limo service consisting of 1 dump truck and one jeep next to chow tent.
Hazardous Water Tower
Above this was the water tank. It occasionally grabbed our sondes on launch. At rear is power generation building.
Kitchen Tent
Here the famous Malden Restaurant food was prepared by our chef. Refrigeration units at right.
Our Island Mascot
We found a pig, rounded him up and named him Mose III 'Duke of Malden'. Fattened him up, too.
3 Jolly Fishermen
Wyatt, "Doc" Kayse and Don Garbutt after a great day of fishing. A favorite pastime but watch those sharks!
The Posessed GMD
Big Jim Fraser, my maintenance honcho tames the beast, our GMD1 during a run. Did we really track a 1 mb run???
Our Swimming Pool
Dave Weiner takes advantage of one of the fine natural amenities at our fabulous Malden Resort.
Diving competition?
Gerry "Frenchie" Guay readies for the 'Keep your feet flat on the board' dive.
Peaceful Sunset
One of the many sunsets enjoyed every evening by the 30 + 1 pig of this deserted island.
Blue Footed Boobie
One of the residents of Malden that nested on the east side of the enclosed lagoon. I borrowed this pic.
Malden Staff
Roster (part 1) of Flight F, 6th Weather Squadron, & 1957th Communications Group
Roster (part 2) of 1957th Communications Group and Holmes & Narver Support Services, and our Army Medic.
Certificate of Appreciation
This certificate was presented to all Malden Island personnel by MSgt Kenneth Benson, our island commander.