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Boeing YL-15 Scout Loaded into a C-97 Stratofreighter

A Boeing YL-15 Scout airplane being loaded into a Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter on the tarmac of an unknown airfield. These are examples of the planes viewed by President Truman during his visit to 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. Four Scouts, 30 air-and-ground crew members, plus all necessary spares and equipment for an Army Field Forces operating liaison unit can be transported with ease in a giant Stratofreighter.

Photograph of Two Convair L-13 Planes

Composite photo of two Convair L-13 planes, one in flight and one landing on the water with floats. These are examples of planes viewed by President Truman during his visit to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, in October 1949, to review airborne maneuvers as well as to review 20,000 troops and inspect new artillery weapons. The all-metal, all-purpose Convair L-13, built at San Diego by Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation.

Photograph of the Bell H-13B Helicopter

View of a Bell-built H-13B helicopter in flight with two occupants. This is an example of one of the helicopters viewed by President Truman during his visit to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on October 4, 1949, to review airborne maneuvers as well as to review 20,000 troops and inspect new artillery weapons. This helicopter is used by the Army Field Forces for a variety of serial assignments, including liaison, fire control, wire laying, transport and evacuation and is manufactured by the Bell Aircraft Corporation, Buffalo, NY.

Photograph of the Boeing YL-15 Scout

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.