Air bases

Aerial view identified as Lawson Air Force Base, adjacent to Fort Benning, Georgia. Further identification states established in 1919 as a lighter-than-air base, Lawson Field now bases the 4408th Air Base Squadron, 14th Air Force. Their mission is to fly the troopers and gliders for the training of airborne troops. Photograph is part of a scrapbook identified as "The Infantry Center, Fort Benning, Ga., 21 April 1950. Visit of Harry S. Truman, President of the United States."

United States Navy Secretary Francis P. Matthews (1949-1951) is shown having just stepped off a Navy airplane as he arrives at Naha Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. He is being welcomed by a group of military personnel giving a honor salute. This photograph is part of a scrapbook entitled "Hon. Francis P. Matthews, the Secretary of the Navy visits Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands on Sunday, 19 November 1950."

Francis P. Matthews, United States Navy Secretary (1949-1951) is shown second from the left. He has been on an official visit to Okinawa, Japan. Identified as a honor salute upon departure from Kadena Air Base, Okinawa. This photograph is part of a scrapbook entitled "Hon. Francis P. Matthews, the Secretary of the Navy visits Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands on Sunday, 19 November 19.

Francis P. Matthews, United States Navy Secretary (1949-1951) is shown departing from Naha Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. A military band, flag detail, honor salute by a group of soldiers as well as a partial view of the Navy airplane are in view. In the distance a ship can be seen on the sea. This photograph is part of a scrapbook entitled "Hon. Francis P. Matthews, the Secretary of the Navy visits Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands on Sunday, 19 November 1950."

Francis P. Matthews, United States Navy Secretary (1949-1951) is shown having just stepped off a Navy airplane as he arrives at Naha Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. He is being welcomed by a honor line of military personnel giving a salute. This photograph is part of a scrapbook entitled "Hon. Francis P. Matthews, the Secretary of the Navy visits Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands on Sunday, 19 November 1950."

A view of the Independence near Key West, Florida. Military personnel are assembled for the arrival of President Harry S. Truman. A motorcade is waiting. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negative.

The President's plane the Independence has arrived at Boca Chica in Key West, Florida. Naval personnel and dignitaries are assembled, along with a motorcade. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman arrives at Boca Chica Air Base near Key West, Florida. This is President Truman's ninth Key West trip. Here he is seen out and about with onlookers and military personnel. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4X 5 negative.

Major General Robert Landry (second from right) walks with Brigadier General Rollin Moore past an Honor Guard at unknown Air Force base. All others are unknown.

Major General Robert Landry (left) poses for a photograph with Mrs. Emmerson Cook and Captain Emmerson Cook (center and right) at an unknown air base.