Truman Inside a Plane at Andrews Air Force Base
President Harry S. Truman waving from inside a B-36A bomber, at an air show at Andrews Air Force Base.
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Truman and Dignitaries Attending Air Show
President Harry S. Truman (center) with other dignitaries inspecting aircraft during an air show at Andrews Air Force Base. Standing next to President Truman on the right is General Robert Landry. All others are unidentified.
Aerial Display at Andrews Air Force Base
Crowd watching a military airplane on the runway at Andrews Air Force Base. All are unidentified.
Truman Inspecting Plane at Air Show
President Harry S. Truman (center) descending a ladder from inside of plane at an air show at Andrews Air Force Base. All others are unidentified.
Truman Standing Next to Plane at Air Show
President Harry S. Truman attending an air show at Andrews Air Force Base, standing next to a plane on display.
Truman Shaking Hands at Andrews Air Force Base
President Harry S. Truman (center) shaking hands with unidentified Air Force personnel during an air show at Andrews Air Force Base. A military plane is in the background. All others are unidentified.
Air Show at Andrews Air Force Base
Military band playing at an air show at Andrews Air Force Base. All are unidentified.
Photograph of the Piper L-4 Grasshopper
A propeller plane parked on the tarmac, the Piper L-4 "Grasshopper." This airplane, used by the Army Ground Forces for artillery spotting, liaison work, and transporting of personnel, is manufactured by the Piper Aircraft Corporation, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. Its short landing and take-off characteristics permit its use on small, unprepared fields or roads. This is an example of 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.
Parachutes From C-82 Airplanes
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
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.