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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Description

F-53 Tiger II, an aircraft employed at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

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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

Description

A crowd of people around a Lockheed C-5 Galaxy military transport aircraft during an open house at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The nose of the plane is open for visitors to walk in. Site Name: Nellis Air Force Base (Nev.)

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Photograph of a KC-130 aircraft at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 14, 1979

Date

1979-03-14

Description

A jeep is driven out of the rear of a KC-130 aircraft at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The registration number on the plane's tail is QH 9791. Site Name: Nellis Air Force Base (Nev.)

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Photograph of a United States Air Force aircraft in flight, circa 1970s to 1980s

Date

1970 to 1989

Description

A U.S. Air Force plane, employed at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, in flight. The registration number on the tail is 40160.

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