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Parachutes From C-82 Airplanes

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Parachutes dot the sky after parachutists step into space from Fairchild C-82 airplanes. This maneuver took place at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, in October of 1949, to review airborne maneuvers as well as to review 20,000 troops and inspect new artillery weapons. The C-82 was built by Fairchild Aircraft, Hagerstown, Maryland.

Photograph of the Aeronca L16B airplane

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Aerial photograph of the Aeronca L16B (SN 48-430) airplane in flight taken near Middleton, Ohio, where it was manufactured. This view shows Franklin, Ohio, and the Great Miami River in the background. This high-wing, two-place liaison plane was manufactured by the Aeronca Aircraft Corporation of Middletown, Ohio. Over 600 are in use by the Army Field Forces and National Guard.

Parachutists step into space from a Fairchild C-82

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Parachutists step into space from twin doors in the Fairchild C-82. This maneuver took place at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, in October of 1949 during President Harry S. Truman's visit, to review airborne maneuvers as well as to review 20,000 troops and inspect new artillery weapons. The C-82 was built by Fairchild Aircraft, Hagerstown, Maryland.

Maneuvers held during President Truman's visit to the U. S. Marine Base, Quantico, VA

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Maneuvers held during President Harry S. Truman's visit to the U. S. Marine Base, Quantico, VA, featuring an airplane. From a leather bound album of the President's visit to Quantico, VA.

Photo of maneuvers held during President Truman's visit to the U. S. Marine Base, Quantico, VA

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Photo of maneuvers involving an airplane held during President Harry S. Truman's visit to the U. S. Marine Base, Quantico, VA. From a leather bound album of the President's visit to Quantico, VA.

President Truman (from back) and others observe the maneuvers held at the U. S. Marine Base, Quantico, Virginia

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President Harry S. Truman and others observe the maneuvers held at the U. S. Marine Base, Quantico, Virginia. This maneuver involves an airplane. From a leather bound album of the President's visit to Quantico, VA.

Berlin Airlift planes at Templehof Airport

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Overview of Templehof Airport, Berlin, Germany, with the airplanes lined up for the Berlin Airlift.

Planes lined up for take-off for Berlin Airlift

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C-47 airplanes loaded with food and supplies for the people of the Russian blockaded city of Berlin lined up and waiting to take-off.

Trucks loading planes for Berlin Airlift

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C-47 airplanes used in the Berlin Airlift task force at the Wiesbaden air base being loaded with food and supplies for the people of the Russian blockaded city of Berlin. Trucks containing supplies are driven out to load the planes.

Aircraft loaded with supplies for Berlin

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C-47 airplanes used in the Berlin Airlift task force at the Wiesbaden air base being loaded with food and supplies for the people of the Russian blockaded city of Berlin.

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