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Broken Sopwith

Date: 02 01 1919
Description: An airplane almost completely broken apart lying on the ground. Caption reads: "A broken Sopwith, an English fighting plane used extensively by the French....
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Bi-Motor Airplane

Date: 02 01 1919
Description: Airplane resting on its landing gear. Caption reads: "A bi-motor caudrone. Valuable for observation, takes the air quickly and is particularly speedy at hi...
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Transporting Austrian Aircraft

Date: 1914
Description: Wagons transporting an Austrian aircraft through the mud during World War I.
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Lewis Arms on an Airplane

Date: 1962
Description: Lewis Arms is sitting on an airplane as he and other soldiers travel to Fort Knox.
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Armed Forces Day Parade

Date: 05 18 1957
Description: Helicopter pilot David Dorsey receives envious looks from some boys during the Armed Forces Day parade preparation at Truax Field.
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Military Pilot Preparing for Flight

Date: 05 22 1957
Description: Air Guard Lt. Dan Torphy, returned from a training flight at Truax Field, carrying his gear while walking near his plane with Lt. John Roseboom.
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Armed Forces Day Air Show and Parade

Date: 05 17 1958
Description: The crowd at Truax Field watching the Armed Forces Day air show.
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Armed Forces Day Air Show and Parade

Date: 05 17 1958
Description: Precision flying by Air Guard Minute Men thrilled the crowd watching the Armed Forces Day air show at Truax Field.
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We Saw You . . . Greeting General Twining

Date: 07 04 1960
Description: General Nathan F. Twining, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1957-1960), arrives at Truax Field on his way to visit his hometown of Monroe on the 4th ...
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We Saw You . . . Greeting General Twining

Date: 07 04 1960
Description: General Nathan F. Twining, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1957-1960), arrives at Truax Field on his way to visit his hometown of Monroe on the 4th ...
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Jet Fighter Pilot

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Description: A pilot in flight suit poses next to an F-86D Sabre jet fighter. Caption reads: "Madison, Wis. Truax Airport. Pilot about to climb into a jet fighter."

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