Korea 1952, Part 1 - Korean War Home Movies
Home movies shot by Lieutenant Daniel Karp during his service in the Air Force in the Korean War. Karp was mainly stationed in Japan, but this film includes Korea.
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Airborn Operation Means Cooperation - Korean War Home Movies
Home movies shot by Lieutenant Daniel Karp during his service in the Air Force in the Korean War. Karp was mainly stationed in Japan. This film shows the activities of the 483rd Troop Carrier Wing, 314 Troop Carrier Group M, stationed out of Ashiya, Japan. It is dedicated to the men who gave their lives flying the Korean Airlift.
Folks Around the Base, Part 1 - Ashiya, Japan - Korean War Home Movies
Home movies shot by Lieutenant Daniel Karp during his service in the Air Force in the Korean War. Karp was mainly stationed in Japan. This film shows activities primarily around Ashiya, Japan. It includes the following people: Captain Sleppy (Karp's roommate); Pappy Anglan (played a role in JAG); Susan Merritt (wife of Karp's Chief Master Sergeant, Steve Merritt, who also appears later); Major Bowers and Mrs. Bower; Captain Pickett; Major Chandler; Major McDaniels; Tech Sergeant Everett Parrish (who ran a store on base); Joe Capito; and Corporal Lehman.
President Truman at Dedication of Arnold Engineering Development Center
President Harry S. Truman and Eleanor Pool Arnold share smiles next to a plaque during the dedication of Arnold Engineering Development Center near Tullahoma, Tennessee. The AEDC was named for General Henry "Hap" Arnold, the first General of the Air Force, and is a facility with wind tunnels dedicated to testing air and space technology. [This photo is from an album of images detailing the accomplishments of the first 20 years of the AEDC, sent to former president Truman by General Jessup D. Lowe.]
President Truman's Remarks in New York City at the Dedication of Idlewild International Airport
President Harry S. Truman's remarks in New York City at the Dedication of Idlewild International Airport. The President spoke at 2:30 p.m. from a stand in the center of the airfield. In his opening words he referred to Grover A. Whalen, Chairman of the Mayor's Committee for Greater New York City's Golden Anniversary, Thomas E. Dewey, Governor of New York, William O'Dwyer, Mayor of New York City, and Howard S. Cullman, Chairman of the Port of New York Authority. The address was carried on a nationwide radio broadcast.
U.S.A.F. Thunderbird Jets in Formation
11x13 color mounted to an overall size of 16x19 showing the United States Air Force Thunderbird jets in formation. Inscribed and signed on the mat, "To President Harry S. Truman - with admiration and sincere best wishes. The U.S.A.F. "Thunderbirds" April 1960." Each member of the team has then signed their name. Original is in oversize file.
The Mission is Received by the Commander in Chief, Royal Thai Air Force
The mission is received by the Commander in Chief, Royal Thai Air Force, in Don Muang. General Graves B. Erskine is on the left. John F. Melby is standing by General Erskine. The other man is unidentified.
United States Air Force Exhibition
United States Air Force Exhibition held in Denmark at the end of World War II. All people are unidentified.
Former President Harry s. Truman at Strategic Air Command
Former President Harry S. Truman (foreground, right) inspects troops during a visit to the Strategic Air Command at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. All others are unidentified. Military band members can be seen in the background on the right.
Former President Harry S. Truman Inspects Soldiers at Strategic Air Command
Former President Harry S. Truman (second from left) inspects soldiers at Strategic Air Command, Offutt Air Base, Nebraska. All others are unidentified.