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Photograph of the Boeing YL-15 Scout

2002-270
Accession Number
2002-270
7x9 inches
Black & White
Printer-Friendly Version
NAID 345248016
Related Collection
Harry S. Truman Papers: President's Secretary's Files
Keywords
Airplanes, Military
Military aircraft
HST Keywords
Airplanes - Boeing YL-15 Scout; Armed Services - Air Force - Airplanes - Boeing YL-15 Scout; Truman - Trips - Other - Presidential - North Carolina, Fort Braff - Ref. to
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Credit:
Boeing Airplane Company

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description

The Boeing YL-15 Scout was one of the 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. The plane shown here was photographed in flight during the initial stages of the extensive service testing program now being conducted on the versatile liaison plane by the Army Field Forces and the Air Force. It was manufactured by the Boeing Airplane Company, Wichita, Kansas Division, photo no. BW-40421.

Date(s)
1947 - 1949