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Photograph of base camp for war games at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, circa 1980
Date
1977 to 1983
Archival Collection
Description
Base camp for war games at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Site Name: Nellis Air Force Base (Nev.)
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Photograph of an endurance flight plane being refueled in the air, January 1, 1929
Date
1929-01-01
Archival Collection
Description
Typewritten on back of photo:""Question Mark" endurance flight plane getting her first load of gas shortly after taking off from Los Angeles, California. January 1, 1929. Please credit Official U.S. Air Force photo." "11239A.S." in lower right corner of photograph.
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Photograph of a swept-wing F-111 plane in the air, circa late 1960s to 1970s
Date
1968 to 1979
Archival Collection
Description
The swept-wing F-111 is flown by the U.S. Air Force's 474th Tactical Fighter Wing. The 474th was the first operation unit in the Air Force to be equipped with the F-111. This photograph was probably taken over Nellis Air Force Base (Nevada).
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Photograph of 385th Bombardier Group veterans inspecting aircraft at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, May 5, 1977
Date
1977-05-05
Archival Collection
Description
Bomber veterans visit Nellis Air Force Base on the occasion of the 6th annual reunion of the 385th Bombardier Group. Some of the vets are shown inspecting aircraft. Site Name: Nellis Air Force Base (Nev.)
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Photograph of a British Jaguar aircraft at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, August 30, 1974
Date
1974-08-30
Archival Collection
Description
Military personnel inspect a British Jaguar aircraft at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The plane is being tested to see how it functions in the desert. Site Name: Nellis Air Force Base (Nev.)
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Photograph of a United States Air Force Thunderbirds plane on the runway at Nellis Air Force Base , Nevada, July 20, 1977
Date
1977-07-20
Archival Collection
Description
The original U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds #6 plane departs Nellis Air Force Base for its new home in the Air Force Museum near Dayton, Ohio. Site Name: Nellis Air Force Base (Nev.)
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Photograph of people looking at a C-5 Galaxy military transport aircraft jet at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, October 14, 1979
Date
1979-10-14
Archival Collection
Description
A crowd of people gather around a Lockheed C-5 Galaxy military transport aircraft during an open house at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. A loading bay at the rear of the plane is open for visitors. Site Name: Nellis Air Force Base (Nev.)
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Photograph of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 31, 1983
Date
1983-03-31
Archival Collection
Description
F-16 Fighting Falcon at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Site Name: Nellis Air Force Base (Nev.)
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Photograph of an F-5E fighter plane at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, September 26, 1978
Date
1978-09-26
Archival Collection
Description
Front-line fighter: The F-5E is a fast, highly maneuverable fighter selected for aircraft replacement in allied nations. It is also used to simulate enemy aircraft during combat training exercises. Site Name: Nellis Air Force Base (Nev.)
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Photograph of an F-5E Tiger II in flight, March 31, 1983
Date
1983-03-31
Archival Collection
Description
F-53 Tiger II, an aircraft employed at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
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