Greeting on Fais Island

Greeting By Chiefs and other citizens Upon our return, Harlyn is greeted by 4 Chiefs and other citizens of Fais Island

Welcome back to Fais Island Mr Turner A sign hung under a pavilion welcoming Harlyn Turner back to Fais Island where Harlyn and Dave shake hands

Paramount Chief Greeting

Presentation of a gift to Paramount Chief Carlos Haruei Harlyn and Grandson David Keck present Paramount Chief Carlos a B-29 replica model of the 1948 B-29 Bomber.

Paramount Chief Carlos Haruei views old photos Paramount Chief Carlos and Dave view the old photographs from 1948. The Paramount chief smiles as he reflects back on the events of 54 years ago.

Welcome ceremony and conferring of Fais Citizenship The Paramount Chief and Sophiano Limol, acting as spokesman conferred Fais citizenship and Chiefly title upon Harlyn Turner

Paramount Chief Carlos Haruei with Harlyn Turner After a ceremony conferring Fais Citizenship and chiefly title onto Harlyn, the Paramount Chief anointed him by placing his hand upon Harlyn's shoulder.

Chief Phillip welcoming Chief Turner After a ceremony the chiefs of the island welcomed my grandfather as Chief Turner.

2002 B-29 Artifacts

Prop Propeller located on beach near men's house. The propeller ends were bent from the landing when the B-29 hit the water in 1948

Engine Block Closeup An Engine Block from the B-29 buried in the sand

B-29 Tire A tire from the old B-29 in the village now being used as a planter.

B-29 Sheet Metal Stainless steel panel from B-29 bomber. The rivots have been removed and some metal had been cutout for making tools.

B-29 Propeller Memorial B-29 Propeller displayed as a memorial to mark location of dispensory where crewmen stayed while on Fais Island. Harlyn and Dave pose by propeller.

Harlie holding knife Harlyn holds up a knife built from the B-29 as he stands next to an old B-29 Propeller.