Air bases

Former President Harry S. Truman stands and gives an informal speech at a luncheon with officers and civilians at Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base, Grandview, Missouri. Behind, at the podium, is Air Force Reserve Colonel John A. Riffle. The others are unidentified. Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle

Former President Harry S. Truman enjoys a luncheon with officers and civilians at Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base, Missouri. At the podium is Air Force Reserve Colonel John A. Riffle. The others are unidentified, as are the event and date. Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman views an airplane part brought to the Truman Library for his inspection by representatives of Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base in Missouri. Left to right are: Former President Truman, Air Force Col. Gibson, Rufus B. Burrus, and Air Force Reserve Col. John A. Riffle. The people in the background are unidentified. (See also 67-4323, 4324, and 4325.) Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman views an airplane part brought to the Truman Library for his inspection by representatives of Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base in Missouri. Left to right are: Former President Truman, Air Force Col. Gibson, Rufus B. Burrus, and Air Force Reserve Col. John A. Riffle. The photo is autographed as follows: "Harry S. Truman 8-14-61." (Same as 67-4325 except for autograph) Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) and Air Force Colonel Gibson view an airplane part brought to the Harry S. Truman Library for Mr. Truman's inspection by representatives of Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base in Missouri. The photo is autographed as follows: Harry S. Truman 8-14-61. (See also 67-4323, 4324, and 4325.) (Same as 2007-122 except for autograph) Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman and Air Force Colonel Gibson view an airplane part brought to the Truman Library for Mr. Truman's inspection by representatives of Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base in Missouri. (See also 67-4323, 4324, and 4325.) Donor: Col. John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman speaks to a group of unidentified Air Force officers and civilians in the parking lot of the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, awaiting the release of several thousand balloons advertising the 10th anniversary celebration of the founding of Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base. (See also 2007-96, 97 and 98.) From: Col. John A. Riffle.

Partial view of the head table at a lunch at Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base in Belton, Missouri, honoring Airman 1st Class Gerald L. Ingram as Airman of the Year for 1963. Of those who can be identified are Mayor H. Roe Bartle (4th from left), Kansas City, Col. John A. Riffle (3rd from right), and A1C Ingram (partial right). (See also 2007-100 thru 103.) From: Col. John A. Riffle.

Col. John A. Riffle (left) stands at the podium at the head table during a lunch honoring Airman First Class Gerald L. Ingram (2nd from left) as Airman of the Year for 1963 at Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base, Belton, Missouri. On Ingram's left is his wife, Beverly. Others in the photo are unidentified. (See also 2007-100 thru 103.) From: Col. John A. Riffle.

Airman First Class Gerald L. Ingram (center) receives a box of cigars from Col. John A. Riffle (left) at a lunch held at Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base, Belton, Missouri, honoring him as Airman of the Year for 1963. Ingram's wife, Beverly, is on the right. (See also 2007-100 thru 103.) From: Col. John A. Riffle.