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Santa Claus at Bolling field, 12/1/23

Santa Claus at Bolling field, 12/1/23

Picryl description: Public domain image of an aircraft, aviator, 20th-century aviation, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Bolling field Air Circus, 9/24/23

Bolling field Air Circus, 9/24/23

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Awaiting arrival of world flight flyers at Bowling [i.e., Bolling] Field, [Washington, D.C., 9/9/24]

Awaiting arrival of world flight flyers at Bowling [i.e., Bolling] Fie...

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Armys' only pursuit planes, Bowling [i.e., Bolling] Field, 10/6/25

Armys' only pursuit planes, Bowling [i.e., Bolling] Field, 10/6/25

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Asst. Sec. of War, F.T. Davison at Bolling Field, 7/16/26

Asst. Sec. of War, F.T. Davison at Bolling Field, 7/16/26

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[Airplane, Bolling Field, Washington, D.C.]

[Airplane, Bolling Field, Washington, D.C.]

Picryl description: Public domain image of an aircraft, aviator, 1910s-1920s, early 20th-century aviation, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Crowd at airfield] - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

[Crowd at airfield] - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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MRS. ROOSEVELT LEAVING BOLLING FIELD FOR NORFOLK

MRS. ROOSEVELT LEAVING BOLLING FIELD FOR NORFOLK

An old photo of a man in a coat and hat. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cheney award to U.S. Air Corps heroes. Washington, D.C., May 8. For their heroic work in rescuing a crew from a burning balloon which took off from Fort Sill, Okla., last July, Maj. Frederick D. Lynch and staff Sergt. Joseph L. Murray, both of the U.S. Army Air Corps, were today presented with the Cheney Award for 1936. U.S. Chief of staff Malin Craig made the presentation to the men at Bolling Field today. left to right: General Malin Craig, Maj. Frederick D. Lynch, and staff Sergt. Joseph L. Murray, 5/8/1937

Cheney award to U.S. Air Corps heroes. Washington, D.C., May 8. For th...

Picryl description: Public domain image of military training, armed forces fort, camp, exercise activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

8th Army in Tripoli. Wreckage of Italian hangars and airplanes at Castel Benito Airfield outside Tripoli. The airfield was captured by the British in the Tripoli campaign

8th Army in Tripoli. Wreckage of Italian hangars and airplanes at Cast...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Image source: Yank Magazine photo. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture ... More

With an airfield security detachment in Hawaii. A touch of humor lightens the hours of the members of an airfeild security detachment in Hawaii. Four of them are shown on the porch of "Lloyd's of Harlem," one of the troop barracks

With an airfield security detachment in Hawaii. A touch of humor light...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an industrial building, warehouse, depot, train station, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Airborne bicyclists and motorcycles taking over an airfield in a military demonstration

Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Airborne bicyclists and motorcycles taking...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a military aircraft, assembly line, industrial facility, 1930s aviation, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Airborne artillery cooperating with parachutists to take over an airfield in a military demonstration

Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Airborne artillery cooperating with parach...

Picryl description: Public domain image of military training, armed forces fort, camp, exercise activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. B-17 heavy bomber. Fueling a new B-17F (Flying Fortress) bombers at the airfield of Boeing's Seattle plant. Ships are delivered to the Army and the Navy after they have successfully undergone flight tests. The Flying Fortress has performed with great credit in the South Pacific, over Germany and elsewhere. It is a four-engine heavy bomber capable of flying at high altitudes

Production. B-17 heavy bomber. Fueling a new B-17F (Flying Fortress) b...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Greenville, South Carolina. Air Service Command. Men of the 35th service squadron of the 25th service group enacting an "alert" during a simulated defense of the airfield from attack

Greenville, South Carolina. Air Service Command. Men of the 35th servi...

Public domain photograph of 1930s-1940s US industrial development, Second World War, US war production, indusry, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Neghazi (vicinity), Libya. When the United Nations air forces attacked this airfield they forced the Nazis to abandon much equiment and ammunition. In the foreground are two heavy bombs which will never be used against our forces. Note the sleds which were used to move them around the airfield

Neghazi (vicinity), Libya. When the United Nations air forces attacked...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Cheyenne Airfield, United Airlines Hangar, 200 East Eighth Avenue, Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY

Cheyenne Airfield, United Airlines Hangar, 200 East Eighth Avenue, Che...

Significance: Hangar No. 1 is a contributing element to the Cheyenne Airport National Register District. It is the last representing the pioneer American air industry. Survey number: HAER WY-83-A

Orote Point Airfield, Apra Harbor Naval Reservation, Agat, Guam, GU

Orote Point Airfield, Apra Harbor Naval Reservation, Agat, Guam, GU

Site associated with the Battle of the Philippine Sea & "Operation New Life." Significance: Orote Airfield was the first airfield in Guam, a pioneering effort in military aviation in the western Pacific. It pl... More

Orote Point Airfield, Apra Harbor Naval Reservation, Agat, Guam, GU

Orote Point Airfield, Apra Harbor Naval Reservation, Agat, Guam, GU

Site associated with the Battle of the Philippine Sea & "Operation New Life." Significance: Orote Airfield was the first airfield in Guam, a pioneering effort in military aviation in the western Pacific. It pl... More

Loring Air Force Base, Airfield, Central portion of base, Limestone, Aroostook County, ME

Loring Air Force Base, Airfield, Central portion of base, Limestone, A...

Significance: The airfield was the center of the strategic mission of Loring Air Force Base. It was one of the earliest airfields designed specifically for the B-36, which was the newest aircraft in the Strate... More

Loring Air Force Base, Airfield, Central portion of base, Limestone, Aroostook County, ME

Loring Air Force Base, Airfield, Central portion of base, Limestone, A...

Significance: The airfield was the center of the strategic mission of Loring Air Force Base. It was one of the earliest airfields designed specifically for the B-36, which was the newest aircraft in the Strate... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Bolling Field, Hadley Page on polo grounds

Bolling Field, Hadley Page on polo grounds

Picryl description: Public domain image of an aircraft, aviator, 1910s-1920s, early 20th-century aviation, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Bolling field - Public domain monumental decor photograph

Bolling field - Public domain monumental decor photograph

A black and white photo of a man in a pilot's uniform. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Amplifiers, Bolling Field - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Amplifiers, Bolling Field - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Public domain photograph of Washington DC, 1910s-1920s America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[On airfield] - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

[On airfield] - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Picryl description: Public domain image of an aircraft, aviator, 20th-century aviation, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Work at Bally [i.e., Bolling] Field, 2/5/23

Work at Bally [i.e., Bolling] Field, 2/5/23

A group of men standing next to each other. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Airborne artillery cooperating with parachutists to take over an airfield in a military demonstration

Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Airborne artillery cooperating with parach...

Public domain photograph of the 1930s-1940s World War Two, armed forces, military production, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Greenville, South Carolina. Air Service Command. Men of the 35th service squadron of the 25th service group enacting an "alert" during a simulated defense of the airfield from attack

Greenville, South Carolina. Air Service Command. Men of the 35th servi...

Picryl description: Public domain image of field, irrigation, agriculture, water, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Airfield near San Antonio - Public domain dedication image

Airfield near San Antonio - Public domain dedication image

Forms part of John J. Pershing Collection. Photographer's address and phone number: 522 Mason St., San Antonio, Texas. Travis 5384. Transfer; LC Manuscript Division (John J. Pershing papers); 1953.

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Bolling field - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Bolling field - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Picryl description: Public domain image of an aircraft, aviator, 20th-century aviation, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Denby at Bolling field, [4/30/23]

Denby at Bolling field, [4/30/23]

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Col. Mitchell at Bowling [i.e., Bolling] Field, [10/6/25]

Col. Mitchell at Bowling [i.e., Bolling] Field, [10/6/25]

Picryl description: Public domain image of an aircraft, aviator, 20th-century aviation, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The new amphibian airplane, that is at home both [...] water and land was inspected by a Congressional Committee at Bolling Field, Monday, January 19. The machine was designed by Grover Loenig, of New York. Left to right in the group, standing before the neew plane are: Major H.B. Clagett, Commander of Bolling Field; Representatives Frank Reed, Florian Lampert, Randolph Perkins, A.S. Prall, Major Raycroft Walsh, Lt. Wendell H. Brookley, who piloted the machine from New York to Washington, Mr. Loening, the designer, and Rep. Roy O. Woodruff

The new amphibian airplane, that is at home both [...] water and land ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an aircraft, aviator, 1910s-1920s, early 20th-century aviation, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Col. William ("Billy") Mitchell, 1879-1936.

Col. William ("Billy") Mitchell, 1879-1936.

Three-quarter length portrait, standing beside plane; at Bolling Field. Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. In album: Washington, D.C., Jan. 1925 to Jan. 1926, v. 5, Herbert E. F... More

Production. B-17 heavy bomber. Another mighty B-17F (Flying Fortress) bomber sets out on a test flight from the airfield of Boeing's Seattle plant. The Flying Fortress has performed with great credit in the South Pacific, over Germany and elsewhere. It is a four-engine heavy bomber capable of flying at high altitudes

Production. B-17 heavy bomber. Another mighty B-17F (Flying Fortress) ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. B-17 heavy bomber. Another mighty B-17F (Flying Fortress) bomber sets out on a test flight from the airfield of Boeing's Seattle plant. The Flying Fortress has performed with great credit in the South Pacific, over Germany and elsewhere. It is a four-engine heavy bomber capable of flying at high altitudes

Production. B-17 heavy bomber. Another mighty B-17F (Flying Fortress) ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Reciprocal aid. Spraying the surface of a completed runway for an airfield in Britain for the U.S. Army Air Forces. British labor and material is used in the construction of runways, offices, sleeping quarters and all essential services required for an airport. These facilities are supplied to the United States under the Reciprocal Aid Program

Reciprocal aid. Spraying the surface of a completed runway for an airf...

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Reciprocal aid. American pilots at an airfield in Britain built for the U.S. Air Forces use a British "Master" aircraft for communications. American and British air forces work side by side in the European theatre, with Britain furnishing important supplies and equipment under the Reciprocal Aid Program

Reciprocal aid. American pilots at an airfield in Britain built for th...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of workers, war production, aircraft, airfield, the 1930s -1940s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Frederick, Maryland. Walter Spangenberg, a student at Woodrow Wilson High School, and two of the mascots at the airfield where he takes flying lessons

Frederick, Maryland. Walter Spangenberg, a student at Woodrow Wilson H...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of workers, war production, aircraft, airfield, the 1930s -1940s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Cheyenne Airfield, United Airlines Hangar, 200 East Eighth Avenue, Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY

Cheyenne Airfield, United Airlines Hangar, 200 East Eighth Avenue, Che...

Significance: Hangar No. 1 is a contributing element to the Cheyenne Airport National Register District. It is the last representing the pioneer American air industry. Survey number: HAER WY-83-A

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Fire, Bolling field, [3/31/23] - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Fire, Bolling field, [3/31/23] - Glass negative photogrpah. Public dom...

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bolling Field Air Circus, 9/24/23

Bolling Field Air Circus, 9/24/23

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Aircraft at Bolling Field, Washington, D.C.]

[Aircraft at Bolling Field, Washington, D.C.]

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

MATERIALS DIVISION OF AIR CORPS PUTS ON SHOW FOR CHIEF EXECUTIVE. WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 20. THE MATERIALS DIVISION OF THE ARMY AIR CORPS AT BOLLING FIELD HERE TODAY HAD AS ITS GUEST THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMY AND NAVY TO VIEW AN AIRCRAFT AND ORDNANCE EXHIBIT. ACCOMPANYING THE PRESIDENT WERE SECRETARY OF WAR HARRY WOODRING, ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF WAR LOUIS D. JOHNSON, AND MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BRETT, CHIEF OF THE MATERIALS DIVISION. THE EXHIBIT WAS ARRANGED SO THAT THE PRESIDENT COULD VIEW IT FROM HIS CAR. GEN. BRETT IS SHOWN HERE AS HE POINTS OUT FEATURES OF THE SHOW TO THE PRESIDENT. JOHNSON AND WOODRING CAN BE SEEN IN THE CAR WITH THEM

MATERIALS DIVISION OF AIR CORPS PUTS ON SHOW FOR CHIEF EXECUTIVE. WASH...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

With an airfield security detachment in Hawaii. Manning a machine gun under cover are two members of an airfeild security detachment in Hawaii. Left to right are: Corporal Alvin J. Comeaux, Lafayette, Louisiana, and Corporal Ellis Smith, Birmingham, Alabama

With an airfield security detachment in Hawaii. Manning a machine gun ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of military shooting, machine gun, artillery, armed conflict, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

With an airfield security detachment in Hawaii. First Sergeant Vancito Stephens, New York City; Private Alonzo Dantzler of Cedarville, New Jersey and Corporal Glenville Riley, Brooklyn, New York watch the operation of intricate anti-aircraft machinery at their post with an airfield security detachment in Hawaii

With an airfield security detachment in Hawaii. First Sergeant Vancito...

Public domain photograph related to New York City, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Washington, D.C. Enlisted personnel Bolling Field after their performance at the kitchen shower of the Walsh Club for war workers with members of the club and Mrs. Stuart Godfrey, chairman of music for the services. Left to right: Corporal Virgil Fox, noted organist and pianist; Corporal Don Benjamin, director of the show; Mrs. Marion McGregor, in charge of publicity for music for the services; Miss Betty Baum, concert singer; Sergeant Bob Shortmeyer; Miss Hedy Miller, member of the club; Mrs. Stuart

Washington, D.C. Enlisted personnel Bolling Field after their performa...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

[Airfield near San Antonio] - Public domain dedication image

[Airfield near San Antonio] - Public domain dedication image

Forms part of John J. Pershing Collection. Title based on similarity to panorama 3 in this lot. Photographer's address and phone number: 522 Mason St., San Antonio, Texas. Travis 5384. Transfer; LC Manuscript D... More

Cheyenne Airfield, United Airlines Hangar, 200 East Eighth Avenue, Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY

Cheyenne Airfield, United Airlines Hangar, 200 East Eighth Avenue, Che...

Significance: Hangar No. 1 is a contributing element to the Cheyenne Airport National Register District. It is the last representing the pioneer American air industry. Survey number: HAER WY-83-A

Loring Air Force Base, Airfield, Central portion of base, Limestone, Aroostook County, ME

Loring Air Force Base, Airfield, Central portion of base, Limestone, A...

Significance: The airfield was the center of the strategic mission of Loring Air Force Base. It was one of the earliest airfields designed specifically for the B-36, which was the newest aircraft in the Strate... More

Loring Air Force Base, Airfield, Central portion of base, Limestone, Aroostook County, ME

Loring Air Force Base, Airfield, Central portion of base, Limestone, A...

Significance: The airfield was the center of the strategic mission of Loring Air Force Base. It was one of the earliest airfields designed specifically for the B-36, which was the newest aircraft in the Strate... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Group at Bolling Field - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Group at Bolling Field - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Picryl description: Public domain image of an aircraft, aviator, 20th-century aviation, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Moffett at Bolling field, 9/24/23

Moffett at Bolling field, 9/24/23

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Daughter of Chief of U.S. Army Air Service christens flagship for start of longest air tour ever attempted in history of aviation. Miss Mary Fechet, daughter of Maj. General Fechet, Chief of U.S. Army Air Service, christening the flagship of the eight Aristocrat cabin monoplanes previous to their take-off from Bolling Field, Washington today on 50,000 mile air tour of the United States, Canada, Cuba and Mexico. The tour is being made to demonstrate the practicability of airplane for daily commercial use

Daughter of Chief of U.S. Army Air Service christens flagship for star...

A black and white photo of a woman standing next to an airplane. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bombs lie on an Allied airfield ready to be loaded into Royal Air Force Liberators. The British bombers of the Mediterranian Allied Air Forces worked with American Liberators to strangle German supply lines feeding Nazi troops on the Anzio, Cassino and Eighth Army fronts. French airmen also participated in the operation

Bombs lie on an Allied airfield ready to be loaded into Royal Air Forc...

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With an airfield security detachment in Hawaii. If jungle fighting becomes necessary, the members of an airfeild security detachment in Hawaii will be prepared. Shown above with machine gun (left to right) are: Private Wilfred Smith, Scotland Neck, North Carolina and Private Floyd Philpot, Jr., Hogansville, Georgia

With an airfield security detachment in Hawaii. If jungle fighting bec...

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Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Airborne artillery cooperating with parachutists to take over an airfield in a military demonstration

Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Airborne artillery cooperating with parach...

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Reciprocal aid. American and British air forces work together in defense of a British airfield. A member of the Royal Air Force handles the anti-aircraft gun in the foreground with American fighting forces shown in the rear. Many airfields and much British equipment have been provided for American air forces under the British Reciprocal Aid Program

Reciprocal aid. American and British air forces work together in defen...

Picryl description: Public domain image of the British Empire armed forces, 19th-20th century war and military conflict, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Reciprocal aid. Preparing an airfield in Britain for the U.S. Army Air Forces. British labor and material is used in the construction of runways, offices, sleeping quarters and all essential services required for an airport. These facilities are supplied to the United States under the Reciprocal Aid Program

Reciprocal aid. Preparing an airfield in Britain for the U.S. Army Air...

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Reciprocal aid. Pouring concrete for runways for an airfield in Britain for the U.S. Army Air Forces. British labor and material is used in the construction of runways, offices, sleeping quarters and all essential services required for an airport. These facilities are supplied to the United States under the Reciprocal Aid Program

Reciprocal aid. Pouring concrete for runways for an airfield in Britai...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a car, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Cheyenne Airfield, United Airlines Hangar, 200 East Eighth Avenue, Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY

Cheyenne Airfield, United Airlines Hangar, 200 East Eighth Avenue, Che...

Significance: Hangar No. 1 is a contributing element to the Cheyenne Airport National Register District. It is the last representing the pioneer American air industry. Survey number: HAER WY-83-A

Loring Air Force Base, Airfield, Central portion of base, Limestone, Aroostook County, ME

Loring Air Force Base, Airfield, Central portion of base, Limestone, A...

Significance: The airfield was the center of the strategic mission of Loring Air Force Base. It was one of the earliest airfields designed specifically for the B-36, which was the newest aircraft in the Strate... More

Loring Air Force Base, Airfield, Central portion of base, Limestone, Aroostook County, ME

Loring Air Force Base, Airfield, Central portion of base, Limestone, A...

Significance: The airfield was the center of the strategic mission of Loring Air Force Base. It was one of the earliest airfields designed specifically for the B-36, which was the newest aircraft in the Strate... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wake Island, Wake Island, UM

Wake Island Airfield, Terminal Building, West Side of Wake Avenue, Wak...

See also HALS UM-1 for additional documentation. Significance: The Wake Island airfield played an important and central role in transpacific commercial airline and developments after World War II (WWII). The Ci... More

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