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Photograph of the runway at Komaki Air Base, Japan, January 30, 1947. The caption on the verso notes that this runway was used by the 158th Liaison Squadron of the United States Army Air Forces.Typed caption on verso: "The landing strip, some 600…

Scrapbook containing two hundred and six (206) maps and aeronautical charts of cities and airfields in the United States, circa 1940s. Includes information about elevations, distances, visibility, and approach procedures.

Photograph of a United States Army Air Forces serviceman, possibly Lloyd R. Lyckman, gathering rocks at Komaki Air Base, Japan, circa 1947.Typed caption on verso: "Could be your butchy in one of his off moments shots, stooping for rocks."

Photograph of a United States State Air Force serviceman standing outside a tent, circa 1940s-1950s.

Photograph of a United States Army Air Forces serviceman refueling a Stinson L-5 Sentinel aircraft (tail number 417547), possibly in Japan, circa 1940s. The text written on the fuselage reads: "Enlist in the AFF – Guard the victory."

Photograph of a United States Army Air Forces serviceman standing next to a Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer aircraft, designated "Rovin' Redhead," circa 1940s-1950s. The plane's nose art depicts a woman in a skirt and heels.

Photograph of a United States Air Force serviceman posing with a Douglas A-24 Dauntless aircraft (tail number 28777), circa 1940s-1950s.

Photograph of a United States Air Force serviceman posing with a Douglas A-24 Dauntless aircraft (tail number 26777) at an unidentified air base, circa 1940s-1950s.

Photograph of a United States Army Air Forces serviceman working on a Douglas A-24 Dauntless aircraft at an unidentified air base, circa 1940s-1950s. The plane's designation, "Miss Scranton," is written by the cockpit.

Photograph of a United States Air Force serviceman standing next to a Stinson L-5 Sentinel aircraft (partial tail number 4178[?]) at an unidentified airfield, circa 1940s-1950s.