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Observation Balloon

Date: 08 1917
Description: A training ascension of a captive observation balloon. During their training, soldiers learned how to correctly estimate the effectiveness of artillery on ...
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Balloon Gondola

Date: 1918
Description: The gondola crew of a World War I observation balloon that is about to ascend. Observation balloons were positioned near the front so that men in the gondo...
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Observation Balloon

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Description: A World War I observation balloon held Gulliver-like by its airship company. During World War I, balloons were positioned near the front so that observers ...
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Korean War Helicopter

Date: 04 15 1953
Description: Infantry troops of the 8th Army preparing to board a Bell UH-1D helicopter of the 6th Transportation Helicopter Company for transport to the front.
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Helicopter Power

Date: 02 1966
Description: Arriving at a forward area, a U.S. Air Force CH-30 helicopter carrying a 105mm howitzer is directed in for a landing. The artillery piece, which was in a r...
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Inside Helicopter "Manhunt"

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Description: This photograph labeled only as "Manhunt" by Milwaukee photographer Dickey Chapelle shows the interior of a helicopter used during the early stages of U.S....
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Helicopters in Korea

Date: 01 1953
Description: Infantry troops board helicopters for Korea via the 6th Transportation Helicopter Company, the first Army cargo helicopter unit in the combat zone. The 6th...
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Marine Helicopter

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Description: Uniformed men board helicopter with "Marines" on the side.
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Pharmacy Personnel and Blackhawk Helicopter

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Description: Members of the pharmacy section in front of a Blackhawk helicopter during the Persian Gulf War.
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Pilot Trainer with Student

Date: 01 03 1945
Description: An ambulatory trainer which permits blind flying by instrument instruction by the Civil Air Patrol. Capt. E.D. Stanley is giving instructions given by tele...
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Student with Pilot Trainer

Date: 01 03 1945
Description: Sgt. Lois Burmeister at the controls of an ambulatory trainer which permits blind flying by instrument instruction by the Civil Air Patrol.
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International Truck Parade Float

Date: 10 1945
Description: Men and women stand on either side of a street to watch an International truck used as a float for the Naval Air Tech Training Center as part of a Navy Day...
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82nd Airborne Reserve Division

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Description: Paratroopers of the 82nd Airbourne division seated in a C-82 prior to takeoff. From right to left are Major General Ralph M. Immell (commander of the 84th ...
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Men and Phantom II Jet on Tarmac

Date: 06 1965
Description: Three men stand alongside a tarmac as a Phantom II Naval plane takes off at Miramar Naval Air Station.
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Lawson Air Liner at 51st Aero Squadron Hangar

Date: 1918
Description: Elevated view of several men, most in military uniforms, inspecting a Lawson Air Liner outside a hangar at an airfield. The hangar door says 51st AERO SQDN...
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Lawson Air Liner at 51st Aero Squadron Hangar

Date: 1918
Description: Three-quarter view from the right rear of a Lawson Air Liner. Several men in uniforms are standing near the airplane. Behind is a hangar with 51st AERO SQD...
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Military Personnel Inspect Lawson Air Liner

Date: 1918
Description: Three-quarter view from front left of a Lawson Air Liner parked in a field. Several men in uniforms are inspecting the plane.

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