[Indian prisoner of war raising American flag at airstrip in Hanoi, Vietnam]

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Identifier1991-07-17-A_image_055Parts1991-07-17-A_image_055_011991-07-17-A_image_055_02SourceThe William Orthman World War II Collection (1991-07-17-A), Box 1, Folder 4CreatorUnited States. Army Air ForcesDescriptionPhotograph of an Indian prisoner of war raising an American flag at an airstrip in Hanoi, Vietnam, circa 1940s. A damaged hangar is visible in the background.

Typed on verso: "An Indian POW raises the first American flag over the Hanoi airstrip in the background in the 'Air France' hangar damaged by an Allied bomb hit."

Stamped on verso: "Official AAF Photo. Tenth U.S. Air Force."Creation Datecirca 1940sSubjectWorld War, 1939-1945Prisoners of warAir basesPlaceHanoi (Vietnam)VietnamOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe William Orthman World War II Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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