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An F-80 "Shooting Star" bombs a target during a demonstration at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida

67-122
Accession Number
67-122
9.5x13 inches
Black & White
Printer-Friendly Version
NAID 350287627
Keywords
Bombing, Aerial
Bombs
Military aircraft
Presidential aircraft
HST Keywords
Airplanes - F80; Armed services - Air Force - Air Force presents Aerial Firepower Demonstration (album); Eglin Air Force Base; Florida - Eglin Field; Truman - Ceremonies - Military reviews; Truman - Trips - Presidential - Eglin Field, Florida
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Credit:
U.S. Air Force

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
This F-80 "Shooting Star" jettisons his two 165 gallon Napalm-filled tanks at target. This occurred during a demonstration for President Truman at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. From: The album, The U. S. Air Force presents Aerial Firepower Demonstration.
Date(s)
April 21, 1950