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[Pilot in cockpit of Stinson L-5 Sentinel] (Item)

Photograph of a United States Army Air Forces pilot sitting in the cockpit of a parked Stinson L-5 Sentinel aircraft, possibly in Japan, circa 1940s. The text written on the fuselage reads: "Enlist in the AFF – Guard the victory."

[Serviceman refueling Stinson L-5 Sentinel] (Item)

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."

[Lloyd R. Lyckman with bow and arrow] (Item)

Photograph of Lloyd R. Lyckman practicing with a bow and arrow at Komaki Air Base, Japan, January 30, 1947.Typed caption on verso: "Yours truly getting sharpened up on the bow and arrow. 30 January 1947."

[WASP servicewomen and other military personnel at airfield] (Item)

Photograph of WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) servicewomen and other military personnel at an airfield, circa 1943-1945.Inscription on verso: "This is the Auxiliary field with stage houses in view. Also pick-up trucks + gas trucks. Land + take off to the right."

Paratroops boarding transport plane--Camp Mackall, N.C. [Postcard] (Item)

Postcard of paratroopers boarding a Curtiss C-46 Commando aircraft (tail number 15163) at Camp Mackall, North Carolina, circa 1940s.Typed caption: "No. 1622. Paratroops boarding transport plane — Camp Mackall, N.C. Photo by U.S. Army Signal Corps."

[Stinson L-5 Sentinel] (Item)

Photograph of a Stinson L-5 Sentinel aircraft (tail number 417868), designated "Lu El Da," parked at an unidentified air base, circa 1940s-1950s. The plane bears United States Army Air Forces markings. A pilot is seated in the cockpit.

[Captain Metger] (Item)

Photograph of Captain Metger standing outside the Corps of Engineers office at Komaki Air Base in, Japan, circa 1947.Inscription on verso: "Capt. Metger on the porch of his Corps of Engineer Office. This officer was in charge of all the building of the 'new' Komaki Airdrome. Nagoya, Japan. 1947."

[Servicemen relaxing on tarmac next to Lockheed P-38 Lightning] (Item)

Photograph of U.S. Army Air Forces servicemen relaxing on the tarmac next to a Lockheed P-38 Lightning aircraft, October 11, 1944. Several Bell P-63 Kingcobra aircraft are visible in the background.Inscription: "430 AAFRTU (10-11-44) (Sq. B)."

[Townsend and Keifer at air base] (Item)

Photograph of Captain Townsend (right) and Sergeant Keifer (left) at an unidentified air base in Japan, April 1947. The plane behind them is a Stinson L-5 Sentinel of the United States Army Air Forces. Mount Fuji is visible in the background.Inscription on verso: "Capt. Townsend and Sgt. Keifer, operators of the Fuji Grand Hotel. They came out to the strip to see me the day I went up there to fly…

[Neuman, Kearney, and Ralph G. Strange] (Item)

Photograph of Colonel Neuman (right), Kearney (center), and Master Sergeant Ralph G. Strange (left) at Camp McNair, Japan, April 1947. A Stinson L-5 Sentinel aircraft is visible behind them.Inscription on verso: "Hold picture up to light and look thru the marked 'x.' They indicate the who's who. Col. Neuman, 5th Air Force Supply Officer. Civilian Kearney, Supply Superviser [Supervisor]. M/Sgt…

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