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Donatello, Desert Ninja, adorns the nose of a C-130 Hercules transport aircraft from the 435th Tactical Airlift Wing, Rhein-Main Air Base, Germany, during Operation Desert Shield.

Donatello, Desert Ninja, adorns the nose of a C-130 Hercules transport...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Jose Lopez Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

The Future of Travel - Deutsche Zeppelin Reederei Company

The Future of Travel - Deutsche Zeppelin Reederei Company

Description: Photograph of Frankfurt airport collected by the Joint Intelligence Bureau Library...Date: Before 1937..Our Catalogue Reference: WO 252/257 ( http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycat... More

Thomas Bowidewics, a Navy electronics technician, exits a C-141 Starlifter aircraft as Army and Navy representatives stand by to greet him upon his return from captivity. Bowiedwics was kidnapped by Eritrean rebels in Ethiopia

Thomas Bowidewics, a Navy electronics technician, exits a C-141 Starli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

Thomas Bowidewics, a Navy electronics technician, and David Strickland, US Army, are greeted by Army and Navy representatives as they exit a C-141 Starlifter aircraft upon their return from captivity. The two men were kidnapped by Eritrean rebels in Ethiopia

Thomas Bowidewics, a Navy electronics technician, and David Strickland...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

Nurses from the 2nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron compete in the Fourth Annual STAFF Soldiers Cup, a survival test hosted by the 7th Special Operations Squadron

Nurses from the 2nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron compete in the Fou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Emmet Lewis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Nurses from the 2nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron compete in the Fourth Annual STAFF Soldiers Cup, a survival test hosted by the 7th Special Operations Squadron

Nurses from the 2nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron compete in the Fou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Emmet Lewis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Nurses from the 2nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron compete in the Fourth Annual STAFF Soldiers Cup, a survival test hosted by the 7th Special Operations Squadron

Nurses from the 2nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron compete in the Fou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Emmet Lewis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

CAPT. Flo Chesnick, a nurse with the 2nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, fires an M-60 machine gun during the Fourth Annual STAFF Soldiers Cup, a survival test hosted by the 7th Special Operations Squadron

CAPT. Flo Chesnick, a nurse with the 2nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Emmet Lewis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

A view of the main cabin area of a VIP C-9 aircraft that had its interior modified at the base. The C-9 is assigned to GEN Alexander M. Haig, Jr., commander of NATO forces in Europe

A view of the main cabin area of a VIP C-9 aircraft that had its inter...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT L. Emmett Lewis Jr. Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

A view of the main cabin area of a VIP C-9 aircraft that had its interior modified at the base. The C-9 is assigned to GEN Alexander M. Haig, Jr., commander of NATO forces in Europe

A view of the main cabin area of a VIP C-9 aircraft that had its inter...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT L. Emmett Lewis Jr. Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

A view of the main cabin area of a VIP C-9 aircraft that had its interior modified at the base. The C-9 is assigned to GEN Alexander M. Haig, Jr., commander of NATO forces in Europe

A view of the main cabin area of a VIP C-9 aircraft that had its inter...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT L. Emmett Lewis Jr. Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

A C-9 Nightingale aircraft of the 55th Aeromedical Airlift Squadron, carrying ex-Iranian hostage Richard Queen, lands at the base. Queen, an American diplomat who was held hostage for 250 days, was transferred here from Zurich, Switzerland, for treatment at the US Air Force Regional Medical Center Weisbaden

A C-9 Nightingale aircraft of the 55th Aeromedical Airlift Squadron, c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jay Perry Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

STAFF Sergeants (SSGT) Dennis Puffer, rear, and SSGT Philip Earley carry ex-Iranian hostage Richard Queen from a C-9 Nightingale aircraft of the 55th Aeromedical Airlift Squadron to a waiting ambulance. Queen, an American diplomat who was held hostage for 250 days, was transferred here from Zurich, Switzerland, for treatment at the US Air Force Regional Medical Center Weisbaden

STAFF Sergeants (SSGT) Dennis Puffer, rear, and SSGT Philip Earley car...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jay Perry Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

Ex-Iranian hostage Richard Queen is carried from a C-9 Nightingale aircraft of the 55th Aeromedical Airlift Squadron to a waiting ambulance. Queen, an American diplomat who was held hostage for 250 days, was transferred here from Zurich, Switzerland, for treatment at the US Air Force Regional Medical Center Weisbaden. Base and state department officials and his parents look on

Ex-Iranian hostage Richard Queen is carried from a C-9 Nightingale air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jay Perry Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

SSGT Chris Potwin, Detachment 3, 1361st Audiovisual Squadron, discusses the operations of the Aerospace Audiovisual Service television van with MAJ Guyitt, commander, Detachment 3, 1361st Audiovisual Squadron

SSGT Chris Potwin, Detachment 3, 1361st Audiovisual Squadron, discusse...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

SSGT Mike Hinson and SMSGT Ralph Kelly, 1361st Audiovisual Squadron, stand by to film the arrival of the Aerospace Audiovisual Service (AAVS) television van

SSGT Mike Hinson and SMSGT Ralph Kelly, 1361st Audiovisual Squadron, s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

SSGT John Koekenberg, Detachment 3, 1361st Audiovisual Squadron, Rhein-Main Air Base, West Germany, operates a video camera used in conjunction with an Aerospace Audiovisual Service (AAVS) television van to cover the events of Air Fete '80

SSGT John Koekenberg, Detachment 3, 1361st Audiovisual Squadron, Rhein...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIR FETE '80 Base: Mildenhall State: Suffolk Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Don Sutherla... More

An Aerospace Audiovisual Service (AAVS) television van is offloaded from a C-141 Starlifter aircraft. The van will be used by Detachment 3, 1361st Audiovisual Squadron, Rhein-Main Air Base, West Germany

An Aerospace Audiovisual Service (AAVS) television van is offloaded fr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Release... More

An Aerospace Audiovisual Service (AAVS) television van, painted in a camouflage scheme, enters the main gate. The van will be used by Detachment 3, 1361st Audiovisual Squadron, Rhein-Main Air Base, West Germany

An Aerospace Audiovisual Service (AAVS) television van, painted in a c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

TSGT Mike Fleck, Detachment 3, 1361st Audiovisual Squadron, operates a video camera used in conjunction with an Aerospace Audiovisual Service (AAVS) television van

TSGT Mike Fleck, Detachment 3, 1361st Audiovisual Squadron, operates a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

SMSGT Ralph Kelly, Detachment 3, 1361st Audiovisual Squadron, Rhein-Main Air Base, West Germany, operates a video camera used in conjunction with an Aerospace Audiovisual Service (AAVS) television van to cover the events of Air Fete '80

SMSGT Ralph Kelly, Detachment 3, 1361st Audiovisual Squadron, Rhein-Ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIR FETE '80 Base: Mildenhall State: Suffolk Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Don Sutherla... More

SMSGT Ralph Kelly and Al Merwitz, Detachment 3, 1361st Audiovisual Squadron, discuss the operations of the Aerospace Audiovisual Service (AAVS) television van

SMSGT Ralph Kelly and Al Merwitz, Detachment 3, 1361st Audiovisual Squ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

COL Sims, commander, 435th Tactical Airlift Wing, views a video tape inside the Aerospace Audiovisual Service (AAVS) television van. The van is assigned to Detachment 3, 1361st Audiovisual Squadron

COL Sims, commander, 435th Tactical Airlift Wing, views a video tape i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

SSGT Chris Potwin and Al Merwitz from Detachment 3, 1361st Audiovisual Squadron, perform maintenance on video equipment from the Aerospace Audiovisual Service (AAVS) television van

SSGT Chris Potwin and Al Merwitz from Detachment 3, 1361st Audiovisual...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A camera crew from Detachment 3, 1361st Audiovisual Squadron, Rhein-Main Air Base, West Germany, video tapes the Red Arrows Flight Demonstration Service (AAVS) television van, not visible, is used to monitor what is being recorded

A camera crew from Detachment 3, 1361st Audiovisual Squadron, Rhein-Ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mildenhall State: Suffolk Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public C... More

A camera crew from Detachment 3, 1361st Audiovisual Squadron, Rhein-Main Air Base, West Germany, video tapes the Red Arrows Flight Demonstration Team during Air Fete '80. AN Aerospace Audiovisual Service (AAVS) television van, not visible, is used to monitor what is being recorded

A camera crew from Detachment 3, 1361st Audiovisual Squadron, Rhein-Ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIR FETTE '80 Base: Mildenhall State: Suffolk Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Don Sutherl... More

An Aerospace Audiovisual Service (AAVS) television van arrives at Building No. 37, which houses Detachment 3, 1361st Audiovisual Squadron

An Aerospace Audiovisual Service (AAVS) television van arrives at Buil...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

The 7th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) conducts training for special air operations and related activities. The unit also trains with Army special Forces and Navy SEALs for unconventional warfare operations. Combat controllers jump from an MC-130E Hercules Combat Talon aircraft during a Fulton recovery mission

The 7th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) conducts training for specia...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MAJ. Dennis Guyitt Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

The 7th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) conducts training for special air operations and related activities. The unit also trains with Army Special Forces and Navy SEALs for unconventional warfare operations. Front view of an MC-130E Hercules Combat Talon aircraft of the 7th SOS during a Fulton recovery mission

The 7th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) conducts training for specia...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MAJ. Dennis Guyitt Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

An air-to-air front view of an MC-130E Hercules Combat Talon aircraft of the 7th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) during a Fulton recovery mission. The 7th SOS conducts training for special air operations and related activities. The unit also trains with Army Special Forces and Navy Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) team members for unconventional warfare operations

An air-to-air front view of an MC-130E Hercules Combat Talon aircraft ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Major Dennis Guyitt Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

The 7th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) conducts training for special air operations and related activities. The unit also trains with Army Special Forces and Navy SEALS for unconventional warfare operations. Airmen retrieve a practice sandbag into an MC-130E Hercules Combat Talon aircraft during a Fulton recovery mission

The 7th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) conducts training for specia...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MAJ Dennis Guyitt Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

The 7th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) conducts training for special air operations and related activities. The unit also trains with Army Special Forces and Navy SEALs for unconventional warfare operations. A controller coordinates with an MC-130E Hercules Combat Talon aircraft by radio as the aircraft approaches a Fulton recovery balloon

The 7th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) conducts training for specia...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MAJ. Dennis Guyitt Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

The 7th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) conducts training for special air operations and related activities. The unit also trains with Army Special Forces and navy SEALs for unconventional warfare operations. Close-up left front view of an MC-130E Hercules Combat Talon aircraft of the 7th SOS during a Fulton recovery mission

The 7th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) conducts training for specia...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MAJ. Dennis Guyitt Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

The 7th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) conducts training for special air operations and related activities. The unit also trains with Army Special Forces and Navy SEALS for unconventional warfare operations. A crewman retrieves an upper lift line through an overhead escape hatch of an MC-130E Hercules Combat Talon aircraft during a Fulton recovery

The 7th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) conducts training for specia...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MAJ Dennis Guyitt Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

The 7th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) conducts training for special air operations and related activities. The unit also trains with Army Special Forces and Navy SEALS for unconventional warfare operations. High angle left front view of an MC-130E Hercules Combat Talon aircraft of the 7th SOS during a Fulton recovery mission

The 7th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) conducts training for specia...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MAJ Dennis Guyitt Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

The 7th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) conducts training for special air operations and related activities. The unit also trains with Army Special Forces and Navy SEALS for unconventional warfare operations. A Fulton recovery balloon breaks away from an MC-130E Hercules Combat Talon aircraft during an interception

The 7th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) conducts training for specia...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Major Dennis Guyitt Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

The 7th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) conducts training for special air operations and related activities. The unit also trains with Army Special Forces and Navy SEALS for unconventional warfare operations. AN aircrew flies an MC-130E Hercules Combat Talon aircraft during a Fulton recovery mission

The 7th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) conducts training for specia...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MAJ Dennis Guyitt Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

The 7th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) conducts training for special air operations and related activities. The unit also trains with Army Special Forces and Navy SEALS for unconventional warfare operations. Airmen set up a Fulton recovery apparatus for launch

The 7th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) conducts training for specia...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MAJ Dennis Guyitt Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

The 7th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) conducts training for special air operations and related activities. The unit also trains with Army Special Forces and Navy SEALS for unconventional warfare operations. A front view of an MC-130E Hercules Combat Talon aircraft of the 7th SOS during a Fulton recovery mission

The 7th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) conducts training for specia...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MAJ Dennis Guyitt Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

The 7th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) conducts training for special air operations and related activities. The unit also trains with Army Special Forces and Navy SEALS for unconventional warfare operations. A navigator, aboard an MC-130E Hercules Combat Talon aircraft, cuts the pigtail on a lift line during a Fulton recovery mission

The 7th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) conducts training for specia...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MAJ Dennis Guyitt Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

The 7th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) conducts training for special air operations and related activities. The unit also trains with Army Special Forces and Navy SEALs for unconventional warfare operations. Combat controllers prepare to jump from an MC-130E Hercules Combat Talon aircraft during a Fulton recovery mission

The 7th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) conducts training for specia...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MAJ Dennis Guyitt Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

SSGT John Redden, 3rd Movement Battalion, directs the march of newly-arrived troops during exercise Reforger '80

SSGT John Redden, 3rd Movement Battalion, directs the march of newly-a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '80 Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Don Sutherland Relea... More

A1C Francis N. Aronce, 60th Security Police Squadron, covers a four-man fire team as they patrol the area looking for enemy agents during exercise Reforger '80. On his back he carries a light anti-tank weapon

A1C Francis N. Aronce, 60th Security Police Squadron, covers a four-ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '80 Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bill Thompson Releas... More

A1C Todd Adkins 435th Security Police Squadron, takes a dinner break during exercise Reforger '80

A1C Todd Adkins 435th Security Police Squadron, takes a dinner break d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '80 Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT James R. Pearson Rel... More

SRA Daniel J. William 435th Security Police Squadron, takes time out to read his Bible during exercise Reforger '80

SRA Daniel J. William 435th Security Police Squadron, takes time out t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '80 Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bill Thompson Releas... More

A1C Donald Miller, 363rd Security Police Squadron, dressed in protective gear and, carrying an M-16 rifle, changes his position during exercise Reforger '80

A1C Donald Miller, 363rd Security Police Squadron, dressed in protecti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '80 Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT James R. Pearson Rel... More

Security policemen dressed in nuclear, biological and chemical protective gear undergo a simulated gas attack during an air base defense exercise

Security policemen dressed in nuclear, biological and chemical protect...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT James R. Pearson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

Security policemen dressed in nuclear, biological and chemical protective gear undergo a simulated gas attack during an air base defense exercise

Security policemen dressed in nuclear, biological and chemical protect...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT James R. Pearson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

U. S. Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard aircrew personnel participate in pre-planning for exercise Reforger/Autumn Forge '80. Autumn Forge will be a reserve airdrop near the base involving mostly U.S. and British troops and equipment

U. S. Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard aircrew personnel parti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER/AUTUMN FORGE '80 Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David E.... More

A British flight sergeant gives a pre-mission briefing to participants of exercise Reforger/Autumn Forge '80. Autumn Forge will be a reserve airdrop near the base involving mostly U.S. and British troops and equipment

A British flight sergeant gives a pre-mission briefing to participants...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER/AUTUMN FORGE '80 Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David E.... More

U. S. Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard airmen relax on the airfield next to an aircraft prior to their participation in exercise Reforger/Autumn Forge '80. Autumn Forge will be a reserve airdrop near the base involving mostly U.S. and British troops and equipment

U. S. Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard airmen relax on the air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER/AUTUMN FORGE '80 Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David E.... More

U. S. Air Force MGEN Thomas A. Diab looks at the scheduling board at the U.S. Air Force 37th Tactical Airlift Squadron (TAS) facility

U. S. Air Force MGEN Thomas A. Diab looks at the scheduling board at t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David E. Shaffer Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

Members of the 50th Tactical Fighter Wing dressed in chemical warfare gear offload a simulated nuclear cargo from a C-130 Hercules aircraft during the chemical warfare exercise Salty Mace. The C-130 is from the 37th Tactical Airlift Squadron, Rhein-Main Air Base, west Germany

Members of the 50th Tactical Fighter Wing dressed in chemical warfare ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SALTY MACE Base: Hahn Air Base Country: Federal Republic Of Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Charles Gentry Release... More

A view of a C-9 Nightingale aircraft before flight

A view of a C-9 Nightingale aircraft before flight

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lee Owens Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

Spectators watch one of two C-9 Nightingale aircraft bringing in the 52 freed hostages after their release from Iran

Spectators watch one of two C-9 Nightingale aircraft bringing in the 5...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

A left front view of two parked C-9 Nightingale aircraft prior to their departure for Algeria. The aircraft will pick up the 52 freed hostages released from Iran and return then to the base

A left front view of two parked C-9 Nightingale aircraft prior to thei...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Robert C. Keffer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

Former hostage John Graves arrives at the base for his departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

Former hostage John Graves arrives at the base for his departure to th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Norman D. Grant Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

Former hostages Robert C. Ode, hugging, and Bruce Laingen, right, arrive at the base for their departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

Former hostages Robert C. Ode, hugging, and Bruce Laingen, right, arri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lee Owens Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

Former hostage Bruce Laingen arrives at the base for his departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

Former hostage Bruce Laingen arrives at the base for his departure to ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT James R. Pearson Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

435th Field Maintenance Squadron members set up a welcome-home sign for the homecoming of the 52 former hostages after their release from Iran

435th Field Maintenance Squadron members set up a welcome-home sign fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

A crowd gathers in front of the base operations building to wait for the arrival of the 52 former hostages after their release from Iran

A crowd gathers in front of the base operations building to wait for t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Ardul Hayee Basharat Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

Former hostages Army MSGT Regis Ragan, Sharerand and Clair Barnes, left to right, arrive at the base for their departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

Former hostages Army MSGT Regis Ragan, Sharerand and Clair Barnes, lef...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT James R. Pearson Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

The 52 former hostages arrive at the base after their release from Iran

The 52 former hostages arrive at the base after their release from Ira...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

A left front view of two parked C-9 Nightingale aircraft prior to their departure for Algeria. The aircraft will pick up the 52 freed hostages released from Iran and return them to the base

A left front view of two parked C-9 Nightingale aircraft prior to thei...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Robert C. Keffer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

Armed forces members watch as two VC-137 Freedom One aircraft with the 52 former hostages aboard depart for the United States. The hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

Armed forces members watch as two VC-137 Freedom One aircraft with the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT James R. Pearson Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

Former American hostage Army SFC Donald Hohman arrives at the base for his departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

Former American hostage Army SFC Donald Hohman arrives at the base for...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT James R. Pearson Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

Former hostage Bruce German arrives at the base for his departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

Former hostage Bruce German arrives at the base for his departure to t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MAJ Dennis A. Guyitt Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

Armed forces members cheer as two VC-137 Freedom One aircraft with the 52 former hostages aboard depart for the United States. The hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

Armed forces members cheer as two VC-137 Freedom One aircraft with the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MAJ Dennis A. Guyitt Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

U.S. Marines, former hostages, arrive at the base for their departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

U.S. Marines, former hostages, arrive at the base for their departure ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Rick Hills Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

Former hostage Victor Tomseth arrives at the base for his departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

Former hostage Victor Tomseth arrives at the base for his departure to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Dave Shaffer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Former hostage COL Leland Holland greets well-wishers upon his arrival at the base for his departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

Former hostage COL Leland Holland greets well-wishers upon his arrival...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

Former American hostage Joseph Hall arrives at the base for his departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

Former American hostage Joseph Hall arrives at the base for his depart...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Norman D. Grant Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

Aeromedical evacuation squadron members post a welcome-home sign, in a C-9 Nightingale aircraft, for the homecoming of the 52 former hostages after their release from Iran

Aeromedical evacuation squadron members post a welcome-home sign, in a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Dave Shaffer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Members of the 1361st Audiovisual Squadron post a welcome-home sign on their building wall for the homecoming of the 52 freed hostages after their release from Iran

Members of the 1361st Audiovisual Squadron post a welcome-home sign on...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT James R. Pearson Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

Former American hostage Ann Swift arrives at the base for her departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

Former American hostage Ann Swift arrives at the base for her departur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Dave Shaffer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

The 52 freed hostages arrive at the base from Wiesbaden Air Base hospital. After their release from Iran the hostages were hospitalized for a few days before their departure for the United States

The 52 freed hostages arrive at the base from Wiesbaden Air Base hospi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Rick Hills Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

Victor Tomseth, Barry Rosen and Ann Swift, left to right, on the steps to the VC-137 Freedom One aircraft wave at the crowd before boarding. These are three of the 52 former hostages departing for the United States after their release from Iran

Victor Tomseth, Barry Rosen and Ann Swift, left to right, on the steps...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MAJ Dennis A. Guyitt Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

Spectators wave and cheer as two C-9 Nightingale aircraft bring in the 52 freed hostages after their release from Iran

Spectators wave and cheer as two C-9 Nightingale aircraft bring in the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lee Schading Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Former hostages Allan B. Golacinski, Clair Barnes, LTC David Roeder and COL Thomas Shaffer, left to right, arrive at the base for their departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

Former hostages Allan B. Golacinski, Clair Barnes, LTC David Roeder an...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Dave Shaffer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Spectators watch one of two C-137B Stratoliner aircraft that are bringing in the 52 freed hostages after their release from Iran

Spectators watch one of two C-137B Stratoliner aircraft that are bring...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

Former hostages Bruce German, Bruce Laingen and Robert C. Ode, left to right, arrive at the base for their departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

Former hostages Bruce German, Bruce Laingen and Robert C. Ode, left to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MAJ Dennis A. Guyitt Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

U.S. Marines, former hostages, arrive at the base for their departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

U.S. Marines, former hostages, arrive at the base for their departure ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Rick Hills Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

The 52 former hostages board the VC-137 Freedom One aircraft for their departure to the United States after their release from Iran

The 52 former hostages board the VC-137 Freedom One aircraft for their...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MAJ Dennis A. Guyitt Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

1361st Audiovisual Squadron members prepare a welcome-home sign for the homecoming of the 52 former hostages after their release from Iran

1361st Audiovisual Squadron members prepare a welcome-home sign for th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Rick Hills Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

Spectators wave and cheer as two C-9 Nightingale aircraft bring in the 52 freed hostages after their release from Iran

Spectators wave and cheer as two C-9 Nightingale aircraft bring in the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lee Schading Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Former hostages LTC David Roeder and COL Thomas Shaffer, left to right, arrive at the base for their departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

Former hostages LTC David Roeder and COL Thomas Shaffer, left to right...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Dave Shaffer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Bruce Laingen and M.C. Kennedy, left to right, on the steps to the VC-137 Freedom One aircraft before boarding. The men are two of the 52 former hostages on their way to the United States after their release from Iran

Bruce Laingen and M.C. Kennedy, left to right, on the steps to the VC-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MAJ Dennis A. Guyitt, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

The 52 former hostages arrive at the base after their release from Iran

The 52 former hostages arrive at the base after their release from Ira...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Rick Hills Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

M.C. Kennedy and Air Force LTC Leland Holland, left to right, on the steps of the VC-137 Freedom One aircraft wave to the crowd before boarding. The men are two of the 52 former hostages departing for the United States after their release from Iran

M.C. Kennedy and Air Force LTC Leland Holland, left to right, on the s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MAJ Dennis A. Guyitt Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

Spectators watch two C-9 Nightingale aircraft bringing in the 52 freed hostages after their release from Iran

Spectators watch two C-9 Nightingale aircraft bringing in the 52 freed...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

Former hostages Robert C. Ode and Donald Cooke, left to right, wearing winter coats, arrive at the base for their departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

Former hostages Robert C. Ode and Donald Cooke, left to right, wearing...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Norman D. Grant Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

Former hostages are bid farewell by base personnel upon their departure for the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

Former hostages are bid farewell by base personnel upon their departur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Dave Shaffer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Spectators cheer as two VC-137 Freedom One aircraft with the 52 former hostages aboard depart for the United States. The hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

Spectators cheer as two VC-137 Freedom One aircraft with the 52 former...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT James R. Pearson Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

Hostages held for 444 days by Iranian terrorists arrive at Rhein Main Air Base after their release

Hostages held for 444 days by Iranian terrorists arrive at Rhein Main ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

Air crewmen remove their protective clothing in the decontamination center at the conclusion of a chemical warfare training exercise

Air crewmen remove their protective clothing in the decontamination ce...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lee Schading Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Air crewmen proceed through a decontamination drill during a chemical warfare training exercise

Air crewmen proceed through a decontamination drill during a chemical ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lee Schading Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Air crewmen wearing protective clothing deplane and proceed to the decontamination center. The men are taking part in a chemical warfare training exercise

Air crewmen wearing protective clothing deplane and proceed to the dec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jay Perry Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

Air crewmen go through decontamination procedures following their arrival aboard a C-141 Starlifter aircraft. The men are taking part in a chemical warfare training exercise

Air crewmen go through decontamination procedures following their arri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lee Schading Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Air crewmen proceed through a decontamination drill during a chemical warfare training exercise

Air crewmen proceed through a decontamination drill during a chemical ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lee Schading Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

GEN Robert E. Huyser shakes hands with MAJ Dennis A. Guyitt, commander, Detachment 3, 1361st Audiovisual Squadron, in front of the headquarters building

GEN Robert E. Huyser shakes hands with MAJ Dennis A. Guyitt, commander...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

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