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The original finding aid described this photograph as:

Subject Operation/Series: PURPLE PENNY

Base: Mcchord Air Force Base

State: Washington (WA)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: SRA Richard SEAMAN

Release Status: Released to Public

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01/01/1988
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Location

McChord Air Force Base ,  47.13095, -122.50269
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