Keesler Field (Keesler Air Force Base)
This extraordinary collection of Keesler Air Force Base includes 667 photographs taken between 1941 and 1951 by a single photographer, an unknown airman, with a significant photographic talent. Most of these photographs were taken during World War II and capture both Keesler Field and Biloxi at the height of the war effort. Included are images of various planes with logos on their sides, engines, various views of barracks and the Keesler campus, an image of the Mediterranean Theatre during wartime, multiple images of airmen and their families and girlfriends on the beaches, the Atomic restaurant on the base, multiple panoramic views of Keesler Field, scenes of Biloxi including downtown, City Hall, the Church of the Redeemer, the Yacht Club, Gulf Hills, the Back Bay, the Beauvoir, the Buena Vista Hotel, the Hotel Biloxi, The White House, images of Pass Christian including antebellum homes, Gulfport, including the Grand Southern Hotel, Bay St. Louis, three trips including one to Bellingrath Gardens in Alabama, one to New Orleans featuring street scenes and Jackson Square with fascinating views of streetcars, and one trip to Chicago, IL.
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United States Air Force Airman in Dress Uniform with a Woman
This black and white photograph features an airman in dress uniform posing outdoors with a woman wearing a skirt and a loos sleeved jacket. They are standing on a lawn in front of trees and bushes. The back of the photograph has "403" ink stamped on the bottom edge.
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United States Air Force Airman in Dress Uniform with a Woman
This black and white photograph features an airman in dress uniform posing outdoors with a woman wearing a skirt and a loos sleeved jacket. They are standing on a lawn in front of trees and bushes.
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United States Air Force Airman in Formal Uniform and Eyeglasses, Headshot
This black and white photograph features the headshot of a uniformed Air Force airmen wearing eyeglasses. His body is turned toward the left while he his looking to the right.
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United States Air Force Airman in Formal Uniform with a Pipe
This black and white photograph features a headshot of an Air Force airman in formal uniform. He his holding a tobacco pipe and looking upward to the left.
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United States Air Force Airman in Leaning on a Porch Handrail
This black and white photograph features an Air Force Airman identified as Haag in uniform, leaning against the handrail of the steps at a barracks entrance.
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United States Air Force Airman In Uniform
This black and white photograph features an airman in uniform, posing outside in front of a palm tree, a building, and a mid-twentieth century car.
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United States Air Force Airman in Uniform and a Woman Standing on Entrance Steps
This black and white photograph features an airman in uniform standing beside a woman in a light colored dress on the steps leading to the entrance to a house. White columns and the double door entry is behind them. The back of the photograph is ink stamped "946".
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United States Air Force Airman in Uniform and Eyeglasses, Staring at a Pond
This black and white photograph features an Air Force airman in uniform and eyeglasses standing on the brick pavers on the edge of a pond, staring out at the water. He has one foot propped up on the stones that surround the pond. The trees that surround the pond are reflected in the water. "#6" is handwritten at the bottom edge of the photo.
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United States Air Force Airman in Uniform, a Tobacco Pipe in His Mouth
This black and white photograph features a uniformed Air Force airman standing outside in front of some buildings. A tobacco pipe is in his mouth.
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United States Air Force Airman in Uniform, a Tobacco Pipe in His Mouth
This black and white photograph features a uniformed Air Force airman identified as Walter Schwartz is seated in front of a curtain with his hands crossed across hi his lap. He has a tobacco pipe in his mouth.
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United States Air Force Airman in Uniform, Close-up Headshot
This black and white photograph features a close-up headshot of a uniformed Air Force airman in front of a dark curtain. He is looking off to the left and smiling.
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United States Air Force Airman in Uniform, Crouched on a Brick Path
This black and white photograph features a uniformed Air Force airman crouched in the middle of a brick path that runs between trees. The path includes a brick border on each side. The back of the photograph has "403" ink stamped on the bottom edge.
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United States Air Force Airman in Uniform, Headshot
This black and white photograph features a headshot of an Air Force airman in uniform outdoors. He is wearing eyeglasses holding a piece of straw up to his mouth.
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United States Air Force Airman in Uniform, Headshot in Front of a White Wall
This black and white photograph features a headshot of a uniformed Air Force airman looking straight at the camera with his back against a white wall. The airman has a thin mustache.
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United States Air Force Airman in Uniform, Headshot in Front of a White Wall
This black and white photograph features a headshot of a uniformed Air Force airman looking straight at the camera with his back against a white wall. The airman has a thin mustache.
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United States Air Force Airman in Uniform, Holding a Duffle Bag at the Barracks
This black and white photograph features a uniformed Air Force airman standing outside in front of the barracks, holding a duffle bag and carrying a cross body bag. Several barrack buildings are seen behind him.
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United States Air Force Airman in Uniform, Holding a Tobacco Pipe To His Mouth
This black and white photograph features a headshot of a light-haired Air Force airman identified as Schwartz, in uniform seated in front of a curtain. He is holding a tobacco pipe to his mouth.
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United States Air Force Airman in Uniform Outside with a Smoking Pipe
This black and white photograph features a uniformed Air Force airman standing outside with his hands behind his back and a smoking pipe in his mouth. He is standing in front of a row of houses and white picket fence.
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United States Air Force Airman in Uniform, Posing in Front of a Cloth or Curtain
This black and white photograph features a uniformed Air Force airman posing in front of a dark cloth or curtain with his hands behind his back. His uniform cap is cocked to the side and he is smiling.
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United States Air Force Airman in Uniform, Posing in Front of a Pond
This black and white photograph features a uniformed Air Force airman posing in front of a pond. His left foot is propped up on the stones that surround the pond and his right hand is on his hips. The trees and bushes that surround the pond are reflected in the water. "#7" is handwritten on the bottom edge of the photograph.
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United States Air Force Airman in Uniform Posing Outside
This black and white photograph features an airman in uniform posing outside with trees and buildings in the background
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United States Air Force Airman in Uniform, Posing Outside in Front of a Car and Building
This black and white photograph features a uniformed Air Force airman standing outside in front a building and car with his hands behind his back. He is wearing eyeglasses.
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United States Airforce Airman in Uniform, Resting on His Bunk
This black and white photograph features a uniformed Airman resting on his bunk in the barracks. He has one arm behind his head and one arm tucked under the pillow.
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United States Airforce Airman in Uniform, Seated in a Chair
This black and white photograph features a uniformed Air Force airman seated in a chair.
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United States Air Force Airman in Uniform, Seated on a Cannon Stand
This black and white photograph features a uniformed Air Force airman seated on the "arm" of a cannon stand in a park. He is wearing a hat with his uniform. He has one leg drawn up and his arms are wrapped around the knee.
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United States Air Force Airman in Uniform, Seated on a Cannon Stand
This black and white photograph features a uniformed Air Force airman seated on the "arm" of a cannon stand in a park. He is wearing a hat with his uniform. He has one leg drawn up and his arms are wrapped around the knee.
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United States Air Force Airman in Uniform, Seated on a Cannon Stand
This black and white photograph features a uniformed Air Force airman seated on the "arm" of a cannon stand in a park. He is wearing a hat with his uniform. He has one leg drawn up and his arms are wrapped around the knee.
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United States Air Force Airman in Uniform, Sitting on Wooden Steps
This black and white photograph features an Air Force airman in uniform and eyeglasses, seated on wooden steps. He has a thin mustache. He is looking upward toward the camera and his arms are braced on his knees.
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United States Air Force Airman in Uniform Smiling
This black and white photograph features a uniformed Air Force airman with a mustache smiling.
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United States Air Force Airman in Uniform Standing in Front of Barracks
This black and white photograph features a uniformed Air Force airman standing in front of a white barracks building.
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United States Air Force Airman in Uniform, Standing in the Street of the Barracks
This black and white photograph features a headshot of a uniformed Air Force Airman standing in the street of the barracks. Cars and buildings are seen behind him. He appears to have been talking when the photo was taken.
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United States Air Force Airman in Uniform Standing on a Balcony
This black and white photograph features a uniformed Air Force airman, identified as Winaker, standing on a balcony. He is leaning with his back against the ornate iron railing and has his left foot propped up on a bench, his hand on is knee. He is wearing a uniform cap. Buildings can be seen behind him.
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United States Air Force Airman in Uniform Standing on a Concrete Seawall
This black and white photograph features a uniformed airman standing on a step of a concrete seawall with the gulf waters to the right.
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United States Air Force Airman in Uniform Standing on a Porch
This black and white photograph features a uniformed Air Force airman standing on a porch near the hand rail with his hands behind his back. The house/building behind him is white clapboard. The back of the photograph has "462D" ink stamped on the bottom edge.
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United States Air Force Airman in Uniform Standing on the Beach
This black and white photograph features a uniformed airman standing on the beach with one hand in his pocket. Beachgoers in swimwear are sitting on the sand to his left. A bench is to his right. A pier in the gulf, the Biloxi Lighthouse, and the street with cars driving on it are in the background.
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United States Air Force Airman in Uniform, Standing Outside in Front of the Barracks, Hands Behind His Back
This black and white photograph features a uniformed Air Force airman standing outside in front of the barracks. His hands are clasped behind his back and he is looking off to the right with a tobacco pipe in his mouth. Cards and other airmen are seen behind him.
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United States Air Force Airman in Uniform, Standing Outside in Front of the Barracks, Hands Behind His Back
This black and white photograph features a uniformed Air Force airman standing outside in front of the barracks. His hands are clasped behind his back and he is looking off to the right with a tobacco pipe in his mouth. Cards and other airmen are seen behind him.
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United States Air Force Airman in Uniform, Staring at a Pond
This black and white photograph features an Air Force airman in uniform, standing on the brick pavers at a pond. He has his left foot propped up on the stones that surround the pond, his and left hand on his left knee. His right hand is in his back pocket. The trees that surround the pond are reflected in the water.
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United States Air Force Airman, J. A. Salo Standing on White House Pier
This black and white photograph features an airman in uniform identified as J. A. Salo standing on a pier over the water. Trees are in the background.
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United States Air Force Airman Laying at the Base of a Palm Tree with a Bicycle Nearby
This black and white photograph features a uniformed Air Force airman wearing sunglasses while laying with his back against the base of a palm tree. A bicycle with a metal basket on the handlebars is parked to his right. A white house or building and trees and are behind him. The back of the photograph has "989" or "686" ink stamped on the bottom edge.
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United States Air Force Airman or Mechanic in Coveralls
This black and white photograph features a dark haired man, possibly an Air Force airman or mechanic, in coveralls. He is smiling and appears to be seated.
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United States Air Force Airman Posing in Front of a Curtain
This black and white photograph features an Air Force airman in a uniform shirt seated in front of a dark curtain. He is smiling at the camera and appears to have his hands on his hips.
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United States Air Force Airman Seated Beside an Airplane's Landing Gear
This black and white photograph features an airplane with the image of a pirate on the nose and an airman seated next to the landing gear of the plane. Other planes can be seen on the field beyond. The plane in the center of the field has the image of a star within a circle.
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United States Air Force Airman Stansburry in Formal Uniform, Headshot
This black and white photograph features a headshot of a uniformed Air Force Airman identified as Stansburry. He is in front of a dark curtain and is looking to the left.
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United States Air Force Airman Stansburry in Formal Uniform, Headshot
This black and white photograph features a headshot of a uniformed Air Force Airman identified as Stansburry. He is seated and smiling in front of a dark curtain and is turned to the left. His coat bears a wing pin and two patches.
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United States Air Force Airman Stansburry in Formal Uniform, Headshot
This black and white photograph features a headshot of a uniformed Air Force Airman identified as Stansburry. He is seated and smiling in front of a dark curtain and is turned to the left. His coat bears a wing pin and two patches.
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United States Air Force Airman Stansburry in Uniform, Informal Headshot
This black and white photograph features an informal headshot of a uniformed Air Force Airman identified as Stansburry. He is in front of a dark curtain and is facing the front but looking to the right. He is holding his right and up as though gesturing.
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United States Air Force Airmen, Carl and Haag, Saluting In Front of the Barracks, Keesler Field (Keesler Air Force Base)
This black and white photograph features two airmen in uniform, identified as Carl and Haag, standing and saluting with the white barracks in the background. The back of the photograph has "935B" in stamped the bottom right edge.
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United States Air Force Airmen, Evert, Pots, and Digel On the Steps of the Barracks, Keesler Field (Keesler Air Force Base)
This black and white photograph features three United States Air Force Airmen in uniform standing on the steps in front of the barracks on Keesler Field. The men are identified as Evert, Pots, and Digel. The back of the photograph has the numbers "4620" stamped in ink in the bottom right edge.
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United States Airforce Airmen in Field Uniforms with Packs, Canteens, and Gas Masks
This black and white photograph features two Air Force airmen identified as Haag and Hendershot in field uniforms in front of the barracks. They are carrying packs, gas masks, and canteens.
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United States Air Force Airmen in Formal Uniform With a Woman
This black and white photograph features two Air Force airmen in formal uniforms outside with a woman who is wearing a dress and gloves. The airman in the center has his hands in his pockets and the woman appears to be laughing. Trees and bushes are behind them. The back of the photograph has "403" ink stamped on the bottom edge.
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United States Air Force Airmen in Front of K-110 Airplane on the Tarmac
This black and white photograph features an Air Force airman in coveralls standing in front of the nose end of an airplane on the tarmac. "K-110" is stenciled on the side of the plane.
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United States Air Force Airmen in Uniform Eating Hamburgers, Keesler Army Air Field (Keesler Air Force Base)
This black and white photograph features two United States Air Force airmen eating hamburgers while seated at a table. A bottle of ketchup, glasses, and other bottles are pictured on the table.
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United States Air Force Airmen in Uniform Inspecting A Cannon
This black and white photograph features two airmen in uniform inspecting a cannon. Each man is inspecting opposite ends of the cannon. The cannon is on large wheels and trees can be seen in the background.
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United States Air Force Airmen in Uniform Walking A Path
This black and white photograph features two uniformed Air Force Airmen walking down a path through what appears to be a park. The airman on the right has a cross body bag over his shoulder. Trees and shrubs surround the path.
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United States Air Force Airmen Riding Bicycles
This blurry black and white photograph features two Air Force airmen riding bicycles in a field. The airman on the right is wearing a hat. The back of the photograph has "788" ink stamped on the bottom edge.
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United States Air Force Airmen Riding Bicycles
This blurry black and white photograph features two Air Force airmen riding bicycles in a field. The airman on the right is wearing a hat.
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United States Air Force Airmen Standing in Front of the Great Southern Hotel
This black and white photograph features three U. S. Air Force Airmen standing beside the driveway near some trees in front of the Great Southern Hotel.
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United States Air Force Airmen Standing on a Wooden Foot Bridge
This black and white photograph features two Air Force airmen standing on a wooden foot bridge over a pond. A white building and trees are behind them. Both men have their hands on their hips.
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United States Air Force Airplane 782
This black and white photograph features a United States Air Force Airplane on the tarmac with "782" on the side of the front end. Three men are standing at the cockpit of the plane.
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United States Air Force Airplane 782
This black and white photograph features a United States Air Force Airplane on the tarmac. "782" is stenciled on the side of the front end. A white stripe is on the tail end. A star within a circle is on the underside of the wing. Three men are gathered around the cabin door with one of them standing on the top of the front wheel.
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United States Air Force Airplane "Constitution" on a Field Surrounded by People
This black and white photograph features a large United States Air Force airplane. The numbers "85164" and zooming star with the word "Constitution" over it on the side of the nose of the plane. A large crowd of people surround the airplane.
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United States Air Force Airplane Flying Over a Tree
This black and white photograph features a United States Air Force Airplane, "108", flying over the top of a pine tree as seen from the ground.
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United States Air Force Airplane in Flight
This black and white photograph features an Air Force airplane in flight, facing the camera. A star within a circle over a white stripe is on the top of the left wing.
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United States Air Force Airplane in Flight
This black and white photograph features an Air Force airplane in flight as seen looking up from the ground. A star within a circle with a white stripe behind it is on the visible wing.
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United States Air Force Air Plane in Front of the Hangar
This black and white photograph features an Air Force airplane on the airfield in front of the hangar. A Star within in a circle with a white stripe behind it is on the side of the tail end of the plane. Other planes can be seen in the distance behind it.
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United States Air Force Airplane "K-106"
This black and white photograph features a United States Airplane on the tarmac. "K-106" is stenciled on the side of the front end. A star within a circle is on the side of the back end of the plane. A man with a bicycle stands beside the back landing gear.
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United States Air Force Airplane K-110 on the Tarmac
This black and white photograph features a United States Air Force Airplane on the tarmac. "K-110" is stenciled on the side of the front end of the plane and a star within a circle is on the side of the back end. Dual motors with propellers are on the wing. Dark clouds are in the sky overhead.
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United States Air Force Airplane K-131 "Patsy"
This black and white photograph features a close-up of the front end and wing propeller of an Air Force airplane on the tarmac. "K-131" is stenciled on the side and "Patsy" is drawn above it. A man in coveralls is standing near the nose of the plane.
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United States Air Force Airplane K-132, Nose of the Plane
This black and white photograph features a close-up of the nose of an Air Force airplane on the tarmac. "K-132" is stenciled on the side and "Consolidated Mess" is written to the right above it. A wire cage covers the tip of the nose of the plane.
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United States Air Force Airplane K-135 Distant Side View
This black and white photograph features a distant right side view of a United States Air Force airplane. A star within a circle is visible on the side of the back and "K-135" is on the side of the front. An expanse of the tarmac is visible behind the plane and trees can be seen in the far distance.
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United States Air Force Airplane K-135 Front Angle View
This black and white photograph features the front angle view of a United States Air Force Airplane. "K-132" is stenciled on the side of the front end. Half of the right wing is visible and the entire left wing is visible, revealing both motors with propellers.
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United States Air Force Airplane K-135 Front End Right Side View
This black and white photograph features the front end of the a United States Air Force airplane. "K-135" is stenciled on the side. A star within a circle is visible on the underside of the wing.
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United States Air Force Airplane K-135 Front View
This black and white photograph features a front facing view of a United States Air Force airplane. "K-135" is stenciled on the side of the front end of the airplane. A star within a circle is on the side of the backend of the plane. Each wing features two motors with propellers.
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United States Air Force Airplane K-135 Left Angled View
This black and white photograph features the left side angle view of a United States Air Force airplane. "K-135" is stenciled on the front side. The left wing with both motors and propellers is visible. The underside of another plane's wing is visible on the upper right side of the photograph.
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United States Air Force Airplane, K-135, on the Field
This black and white photograph features Air Force airplane on the field by itself. "K-135" is stenciled on the side of the front end and a star within a circle with a white strip behind it is on the side of the tail end.
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United States Air Force Airplane, K-135, on the Field
This black and white photograph features Air Force airplane on the field by itself. "K-135" is stenciled on the side of the front end and a star within a circle with a white strip behind it is on the side of the tail end.
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United States Air Force Airplane K-135 On the Tarmac
This black and white photograph features an Air Force airplane on the tarmac as seen from the back angle. A star within a circle is on the side of the back of the plane and "K-135" is stenciled on the side of the front end of the plane.
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United States Air Force Airplane K-135 Right Side View
This black and white photograph features the right side view of a United States Air Force airplane. "K-135" is stenciled on the side of the front end and a star within a circle is on the side of the back end of the plane. The cage on the tip of the nose is visible and trees are in the distant background.
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United States Air Force Airplane K-135 Right Side View
This black and white photograph features the right side view of a United States Air Force airplane. "K-135" is stenciled on the side of the front end and a star within a circle is on the side of the back end of the plane. The cage on the tip of the nose is visible and trees are in the distant background.
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United States Air Force Airplane K-135 Right Side View
This black and white photograph features the right side view of a United States Air Force airplane. "K-135" is stenciled on the side of the front end and a star within a circle is on the side of the back end of the plane. The cage on the tip of the nose is visible and trees are in the distant background. People's legs can be seen beneath the front end as they walk behind the plane.
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United States Air Force Airplane K-135 Right Side View
This black and white photograph features the right side view of a United States Air Force airplane. "K-135" is stenciled on the side of the front end and a star within a circle is on the side of the back end of the plane. The cage on the tip of the nose is visible and trees are in the distant background.
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United States Air Force Airplane K-135 Right Side View
This black and white photograph features the right side view of a United States Air Force airplane. "K-135" is stenciled on the side of the front end and a star within a circle is on the side of the back end of the plane. The cage on the tip of the nose is visible and trees are in the distant background. People's legs can be seen beneath the front end as they walk behind the plane.
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United States Air Force Airplane, K-199, On the Tarmac
This black and white photograph features an Air Force airplane on the tarmac with other planes visible behind it. "K-199" is stenciled on the side of the front end and a star within a circle with a stripe behind it is on the side of the tail end.
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United States Air Force Airplane K-524 "Windy City"
This black and white photograph features the left front end of a shiny United States Air Force Airplane with "Windy City II" and "K-524" stenciled on the side. A star with in a square is on the outer motor of the wing. The front fender of a mid-twentieth century car is visible on the left side of the photo. A trashcan and a "no smoking" sign are both on the tarmac leading toward the plane.
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United States Air Force Airplane Mid-Air Take Off
This black and white photograph features an Air Force airplane in mid-air, taking off. Trees and the field can be seen below.
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United States Air Force Airplane on the Airfield
This black and white photograph features an Air Force airplane on the airfield. Trees can be seen in the distance behind the airplane.
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United States Air Force Airplane on the Airfield With the Hangars and Water tower in View
This panoramic black and white photograph features an Air Force airplane on the tarmac in front of the hangars. A water tower is in the left of the background.
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United States Air Force Airplane on the Field
This black and white photograph features an Air Force airplane on the open field. A star within a circle with a stripe behind it is on the side of the tail end of the plane. The photo is slightly faded.
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United States Air Force Airplane on the Tarmac
This black and white photograph features an Air Force airplane on the tarmac as seen looking head on. Each wing features two motors with propellers. Wings from other planes can be seen in front of each side of the plane.
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United States Air Force Airplane on the Tarmac
This black and white photograph features an Air Force airplane on the tarmac as seen looking head on. Each wing features two motors with propellers. The image is somewhat blurry and the background details are difficult to see.
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United States Air Force Airplane on the Tarmac
This black and white photograph features an Air Force airplane on the tarmac, facing the camera. Trees can be seen behind it.
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United States Air Force Airplanes on the Airfield
This black and white photograph features several airplanes on the airfield. The plane in the center forefront has "K-127" stenciled on the side of the front end. Trees are seen in the far distance behind the field.
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United States Air Force Airplanes on the Airfield
This black and white photograph features several Air Force airplanes on the field. Hangars are to the right of the field. "209" is on the nose of the plane on the left edge of the photo.
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United States Air Force Airplanes on the Airfield
This black and white photograph features several Air Force airplanes on the airfield. The plane on the far right has a star within a circle with a stripe behind it. The underside of a plane's wing can be seen in the upper right corner of the photograph. The back of the photograph has "63" is ink stamped in blue on the right edge.
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United States Air Force Airplanes on the Airfield
This black and white photograph features a dark Air Force airplane on the airfield with several airplanes lined up on the tarmac behind it. The airplane has two motors and propellers on each wing. The sun casts a shadow of the plane onto the tarmac in front of it.
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United States Air Force Airplanes on the Airfield
This black and white photograph features two Air Force Airplanes on the airfield. The plane on the right has a "Z" on the fin. Trees are seen in the far distance behind the planes.
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United States Air Force Airplanes on the Tarmac
This panoramic black and white photograph features the front facing wingspan of an Air Force airplane. Two men are sitting on top of the plane and one man with a bicycle is seated on the ground beneath the cockpit door. A second plane with "42N" stenciled on the side of the nose can be seen to the left behind the featured plane. The airplane hangar with card parked in front can be seen to the right behind the featured planes and another plane can be seen in the distance. A man is walking across the tarmac between the plane and the hangar.
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United States Air Force Airplane, Tail End View
This black and white photograph features the tail end view of an airplane on the tarmac. A star within a circle with a white stripe behind it is on the side of the tail end. The tail of another airplane are seen on the right edge of the photograph.
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United States Air Force Airplane Taxying on the Runway
This black and white photograph features an Air Force airplane taxying on the runway. A line of trees can be seen behind the airfield. A star within a circle with a white stripe behind it is on the back/tail end of the plane.