Military aircraft

Crowd watching a military airplane flying during an air show at Andrews Air Force Base. All are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (front row, left) inspecting aircraft, Northrop B-49, during an air show at Andrews Air Force Base. Standing next to Truman on the right is General Robert Landry. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman waving from inside a B-36A bomber, at an air show at Andrews Air Force Base.

President Harry S. Truman (center) with other dignitaries inspecting aircraft during an air show at Andrews Air Force Base. Standing next to President Truman on the right is General Robert Landry. All others are unidentified.

Crowd watching a military airplane on the runway at Andrews Air Force Base. All are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (center) descending a ladder from inside of plane at an air show at Andrews Air Force Base. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman attending an air show at Andrews Air Force Base, standing next to a plane on display.

President Harry S. Truman (center) shaking hands with unidentified Air Force personnel during an air show at Andrews Air Force Base. A military plane is in the background. All others are unidentified.

Military band playing at an air show at Andrews Air Force Base. All are unidentified.

A propeller plane parked on the tarmac, the Piper L-4 "Grasshopper." This airplane, used by the Army Ground Forces for artillery spotting, liaison work, and transporting of personnel, is manufactured by the Piper Aircraft Corporation, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. Its short landing and take-off characteristics permit its use on small, unprepared fields or roads. This is an example of planes viewed by President Truman during his visit to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, in October 4, 1949, to review airborne maneuvers as well as to review 20,000 troops and inspect new artillery weapons.