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Air Show at Truax

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A crowd waiting to get a glimpse inside a military jet on display at an air show at Truax Field. The air show was part of the Armed Forces Day celebration at Truax.

Date Created:
May 16, 1959
Creator:
Vesey, Richard

Publication Information

Creator Vesey, Richard
Date Created May 16, 1959

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 6 x 6 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Richard Vesey photographs and negatives, 1955-1963
Call Number (V4)442

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013F4T
Legacy ID
WHi 10996

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