US Army Major-General Tony Cucolo conferred a World War II Victory Medal and an Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal upon the chief in representation of the contribution the people of Tanna in World War II. Tanna, a film depicting the true story of a couple who decided to marry for love, rather than obey their parents' wishes, is set on the island, and was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards. Transportation The island is served by Whitegrass Airport. References Filmography God is American, feature documentary (2007, 52 min), by Richard Martin-Jordan, on John Frum's cult at Tanna. External links Pacific Island Travel page, with photos and cultural information Languages of Tanna, including language map Collection of photos from Tanna BBC News, Is Prince Philip an island god?, 10 June 2007, accessed 10 June 2007 Virtual Tour of Volcanic Tanna Island Islands of Vanuatu Tafea Province States and territories established in 1974 States and territories established in 1980 Cannibalism in Oceania 1974 establishments in Oceania 1980 establishments in Vanuatu