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Air crew members aboard an EC-135 Stratolifter aircraft code-named the Looking Glass monitor information for the Strategic Air Command (SAC) during a flight. In the event that SAC's underground command center was destroyed by enemy attack, the crew of the flying command center would assume all functions from the air. Three Looking Glass sorties are flown daily by the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron (ACCS) and the 4th ACCS

Air crew members aboard an EC-135 Stratolifter aircraft code-named the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: CHIEF MASTER SGT. Don Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Workmen lay reinforcing wire and cement during construction of the new Strategic Air Command Underground Command Center

Workmen lay reinforcing wire and cement during construction of the new...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Currington Release Status: Release... More

Workmen lay reinforcing wire and cement during construction of the new Strategic Air Command Underground Command Center

Workmen lay reinforcing wire and cement during construction of the new...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: AMN Lisa Herrera Release Status: Relea... More

Workmen lay reinforcing wire and cement during construction of the new Strategic Air Command Underground Command Center

Workmen lay reinforcing wire and cement during construction of the new...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: AMN Lisa Herrera Release Status: Relea... More

An overview of the base, with KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft on the flight line in the background. The planes will be used in the Strategic Air Command's Bomb Competition '87, during which ground crews from across the country will be judged in categories including refueling, chocking of landing gear, and overall engine maintenance procedures. The competition is part of exercise Proud Shield '87

An overview of the base, with KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft on the flig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHIELD '87 Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

Ground crew members work on KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during the Strategic Air Command's Bomb Competition '87. Ground crews from across the country will be judged in categories including refueling, chocking of landing gear, and overall engine maintenance procedures. The competition is part of exercise Proud Shield '87

Ground crew members work on KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during the St...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHIELD '87 Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

Members of the 596th Bombardment Squadron prepare to refuel a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft during Exercise PROUD SHIELD 87, the Strategic Air Command bombing and navigation competition

Members of the 596th Bombardment Squadron prepare to refuel a B-52 Str...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mather Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Rose S. Reynolds Release Status... More

Members of the 596th Bombardment Squadron position a maintenance ladder beside a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft during Exercise PROUD SHIELD 87, the Strategic Air Command bombing and navigation competition

Members of the 596th Bombardment Squadron position a maintenance ladde...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mather Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Rose S. Reynolds Release Status... More

Captain (CPT) Robert E. Millay, an F-111A radar navigation instructor, checks his arrival time from the cockpit of his 528th Bombardment Squadron FB-111A aircraft during Exercise PROUD SHIELD '87, the Strategic Air Command bombing and navigation competiti

Captain (CPT) Robert E. Millay, an F-111A radar navigation instructor,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHIELD '87 Base: Mather Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

An air crewman services the engine of a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft during Exercise PROUD SHIELD 87, the Strategic Air Command bombing and navigation competition

An air crewman services the engine of a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mather Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Steve Mcgill, USAF Release Stat... More

Electronics Warfare Officer First Lieutenant (1LT) John F. Myslinski, 69th bombardment Squadron, hooks a power cart to a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft during Exercise PROUD SHIELD 87, the Strategic Air Command bombing and navigation competition

Electronics Warfare Officer First Lieutenant (1LT) John F. Myslinski, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mather Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Rose S. Reynolds Release Status... More

A close-up of STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Sam Samuel, gunner, 596th Bombardment Squadron, during Exercise PROUD SHIELD 87, the Strategic Air Command bombing and navigation competition. Samuel is taking a break from refueling a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft

A close-up of STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Sam Samuel, gunner, 596th Bombardm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mather Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Rose S. Reynolds Release Status... More

Pilot and navigator refuel an F-111 aircraft as part of the competition requirements during exercise Proud Shield '87, the Strategic Air Command bombing and navigation competition

Pilot and navigator refuel an F-111 aircraft as part of the competitio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mather Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Steve Mcgill Release Status: Re... More

MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Bettini, 1ST Combat Evaluation Group, discusses arming procedures with AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Frank R. Bernal, gunner, during Exercise PROUD SHIELD 87, the Strategic Air Command bombing and navigation competition

MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Bettini, 1ST Combat Evaluation Group, discusses...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mather Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Steve Mcgill, USAF Release Stat... More

Members of the 69th Bombardment Squadron work on the .50-caliber guns in the tail turret of a B-52G Stratofortress aircraft during Exercise PROUD SHIELD 87, the Strategic Air Command bombing and navigation competition

Members of the 69th Bombardment Squadron work on the .50-caliber guns ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mather Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Rose S. Reynolds Release Status... More

A ground crewman guides the pilot of an F-111 aircraft as it arrives on base for participation in Exercise PROUD SHIELD 87, the Strategic Air Command bombing and navigation competition

A ground crewman guides the pilot of an F-111 aircraft as it arrives o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mather Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Rose S. Reynolds Release Status... More

Crew members from the 596th bombardment Squadron move a power cart into place before servicing a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft during Exercise PROUD SHIELD 87, the Strategic Air Command bombing and navigation competition

Crew members from the 596th bombardment Squadron move a power cart int...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mather Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Rose S. Reynolds Release Status... More

Captain (CPT) Robert E. Millay, an F-111A radar navigation instructor, checks his arrival time from the cockpit of his 528th Bombardment Squadron FB-111A aircraft during Exercise PROUD SHIELD '87, the Strategic Air Command bombing and navigation competiti

Captain (CPT) Robert E. Millay, an F-111A radar navigation instructor,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHIELD '87 Base: Mather Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

An air crewman from the 43rd Bombardment Wing stands by during exercise Proud Shield '87, the Strategic Air Command bombing and navigation competition

An air crewman from the 43rd Bombardment Wing stands by during exercis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHIELD '87 Base: Mather Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

Lieutenant General (LGEN) Ellie G. Shuler Jr., commander, 8th Air Force and director, 8th Air Force Combat Operations STAFF, Strategic Air Command, welcomes participants of Exercise PROUD SHIELD 87, the Strategic Air Command bombing and navigation competi

Lieutenant General (LGEN) Ellie G. Shuler Jr., commander, 8th Air Forc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Rose S. Reynolds Release Stat... More

A close-up of the commemorative patch for Exercise PROUD SHIELD 87, the Strategic Air Command bombing and navigation competition

A close-up of the commemorative patch for Exercise PROUD SHIELD 87, th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Rose S. Reynolds Release Stat... More

An honor guard stands at attention as members of participating units of Exercise PROUD SHIELD 87, the Strategic Air Command bombing and navigation competition, arrive for the symposium and awards banquet

An honor guard stands at attention as members of participating units o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Rose S. Reynolds Release Stat... More

A Minuteman II missile and American flags in front of the Strategic Air Command's Headquarters building at Offutt AFB, Nebraska. Exact Date Shot Unknown

A Minuteman II missile and American flags in front of the Strategic Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott Stewart Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Technicians use sanders to prepare aircraft parts for painting. Aircraft inspections and repairs are made quickly and more efficiently due to the implementation of the Strategic Air Command's Readiness Oriented Logistics System, a program which consolidat

Technicians use sanders to prepare aircraft parts for painting. Aircra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pease Air Force Base State: New Hampshire (NH) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CMSGT Don Sutherland Release Statu... More

A technician conducts a flight system inspection on a 509th Bombardment Wing F-111 aircraft. Aircraft inspections and repairs are made quickly and more efficiently due to the implementation of the Strategic Air Command's Readiness Oriented Logistics Syste

A technician conducts a flight system inspection on a 509th Bombardmen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pease Air Force Base State: New Hampshire (NH) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CMSGT Don Sutherland Release Statu... More

A Minuteman II missile and American flags in front of the Strategic Air Command's Headquarters building at Offutt AFB, Nebraska. Exact Date Shot Unknown

A Minuteman II missile and American flags in front of the Strategic Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott Stewart Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A maintenance specialist installs a patch plate on a 509th Bombardment Wing F-111 aircraft. Aircraft inspections and repairs are made quickly and more efficiently due to the implementation of the Strategic Air Command's Readiness Oriented Logistics System

A maintenance specialist installs a patch plate on a 509th Bombardment...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pease Air Force Base State: New Hampshire (NH) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CMSGT. Don Sutherland Release Stat... More

A Minuteman II missile and American flags in front of the Strategic Air Command's Headquarters building at Offutt AFB, Nebraska. Exact Date Shot Unknown

A Minuteman II missile and American flags in front of the Strategic Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott Stewart Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

GEN Jack Chain, Commander in CHIEF, Strategic Air Command (SAC), talks on a radio while in flight aboard an EC-135C Stratolifter command and control aircraft

GEN Jack Chain, Commander in CHIEF, Strategic Air Command (SAC), talks...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Bobby Pittard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft of the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, 376th Strategic Wing, Strategic Air Command, are parked on the flight line

KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft of the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, 376t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Donald S. Mcmichael Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

An underside view of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, 376th Strategic Wing, Strategic Air Command, based at Kadena Air Base. The Stratotanker is refueling an RF-4 Phantom II aircraft

An underside view of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from the 909th Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Donald S. Mcmichael Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

GEN Jack Chain, front row, second from right, Commander in CHIEF, Strategic Air Command (SAC), watches a presentation in a SAC underground command post

GEN Jack Chain, front row, second from right, Commander in CHIEF, Stra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bobby Pittard Release Status: Released... More

Maintenance personnel work on the rear of an EC-135 Looking Glass aircraft. The Strategic Air Command always has one of the three Looking Glass command-and-control aircraft airborne

Maintenance personnel work on the rear of an EC-135 Looking Glass airc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Scott Koenig Release Status: Relea... More

A close-up view of COL. Mark Smith, chief of Strategic Air Command's Information Systems Implementation Division at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., and former commander, 1957th Information Systems Group

A close-up view of COL. Mark Smith, chief of Strategic Air Command's I...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: CMSGT. Don C. Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

BGEN Arlen D. Jameson, commander, 1ST Strategic Aerospace Division, Strategic Air Command, and COL Roberts retire the flag of the 4th Air Division during a deactivation ceremony

BGEN Arlen D. Jameson, commander, 1ST Strategic Aerospace Division, St...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Francis E. Warren Air Force Base State: Wyoming (WY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ronald Rush Release Sta... More

An F-111 aircraft arrives on base for participation in the Strategic Air Command bombing/navigation competition Proud Shield '88

An F-111 aircraft arrives on base for participation in the Strategic A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHIELD '88 Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

Aircrewmen inspect the .50-caliber machine guns in the tail turret of a B-52G Stratofortress aircraft during the Strategic Air Command's bombing/navigation competition Proud Shield '88

Aircrewmen inspect the .50-caliber machine guns in the tail turret of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHIELD '88 Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

An aircrewman performs maintenace on a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft during the Strategic Air Command's bombing/navigation competition PROUD SHEILD"88

An aircrewman performs maintenace on a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft du...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHEILD '88 Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

Air crew members service the .50 caliber machine guns in the tail turret of a B-52G Stratofortress aircraft during the Strategic Air Command bombing/navigation competition Proud Shield '88

Air crew members service the .50 caliber machine guns in the tail turr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHIELD '88 Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

An aircrewman prepares to check a fluid level in the landing gear compartment of a B-52G Stratofortress aircraft during the Strategic Air Command's bombing/navigation competition Proud Shield '88

An aircrewman prepares to check a fluid level in the landing gear comp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHIELD '88 Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

An aircrewman checks a fluid level in the landing gear compartment of a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft during the Strategic Air Command's bombing/navigation competition PROUD SHIELD '88

An aircrewman checks a fluid level in the landing gear compartment of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHIELD '88 Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

A view of the main gate as aircrewmen arrive for the Strategic Air Command's bombing/navigation competition Proud Shield '88

A view of the main gate as aircrewmen arrive for the Strategic Air Com...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. Bob Simons Release Status: Re... More

An aircrewman loosens a cover plate prior to inspecting ammunition belts on a B-52G Stratofortress aircraft during the Strategic Air Command's bombing/navigation competition Proud Shield '88

An aircrewman loosens a cover plate prior to inspecting ammunition bel...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHIELD '88 Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

A 27th Tactical Fighter Wing F-111D aircraft arrives on base for participation in the Strategic Air Command bombing/navigation competition Proud Shield '88

A 27th Tactical Fighter Wing F-111D aircraft arrives on base for parti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHIELD '88 Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

Air crew members service the Vulcan 20mm multi-barrel cannon in the tail turret of a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft during the Strategic Air Command bombing/navigation competition Proud Shield '88

Air crew members service the Vulcan 20mm multi-barrel cannon in the ta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHIELD '88 Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

A B-52 Stratofortress crew arrives to ready their aircraft for participation in the Strategic Air Command bombing/navigation competition Proud Shield '88

A B-52 Stratofortress crew arrives to ready their aircraft for partici...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHIELD '88 Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

A B-52 Stratofortress aircraft lands on base during the Strategic Air Command's bombing/navigation competition Proud Shield '88

A B-52 Stratofortress aircraft lands on base during the Strategic Air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHIELD '88 Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

A 62nd Bombardment Squadron B-52 Stratofortress aircraft, foreground, and a KC-10A Extender aircraft sit on the flight line during the Strategic Air Command (SAC) competition Proud Shield '88

A 62nd Bombardment Squadron B-52 Stratofortress aircraft, foreground, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT John K. Mcdowell Release Stat... More

STAFF SGT. Alan Wilkin of the 2nd Organizational Maintenance Squadron guides a 62nd Bombardment Squadron B-52 Stratofortress aircraft as it begins to taxi off the flight line during the Strategic Air Command (SAC) competition Proud Shield '88

STAFF SGT. Alan Wilkin of the 2nd Organizational Maintenance Squadron ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHIELD '88 Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera O... More

A loading standardization team from the 28th Munitions Maintenance Squadron uses an MJ-1 weapons loader to upload a BDU-38 practice bomb into a weapons bay aboard a B-1B aircraft during the Strategic Air Command (SAC) competition Proud Shield '88

A loading standardization team from the 28th Munitions Maintenance Squ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHIELD '88 Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camer... More

A 2nd Bombardment Wing B-52G Stratofortress aircraft, foreground, taxis past a pair of KC-10A Extender aircraft as it heads for the runway during the Strategic Air Command (SAC) competition Proud Shield '88

A 2nd Bombardment Wing B-52G Stratofortress aircraft, foreground, taxi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT John K. Mcdowell Release Stat... More

CPT Colleen Dugan-Beatovich, a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft commander with the 917th Aerial Refueling Squadron, checks on the progress of her ground crew's work during the Strategic Air Command (SAC) competition Proud Shield '88

CPT Colleen Dugan-Beatovich, a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft commander ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jose Lopez Jr. Release Sta... More

Secretary of the Air Force Edward C. Aldridge, left, is escorted by General (GEN) John T. Chain Jr., Commander in CHIEF of the Strategic Air Command (SAC), as he arrives at the base to preside over the SAC bombing and navigation competition Proud Shield 8

Secretary of the Air Force Edward C. Aldridge, left, is escorted by Ge...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bob Fehringer Release Status:... More

Representatives of the 5th Bombardment Wing from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota (ND), cheer as they are awarded the Fairchild Trophy as the overall winner of the Strategic Air Command (SAC) bombing and navigation competition Proud Shield 88. Presenti

Representatives of the 5th Bombardment Wing from Minot Air Force Base,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bob Fehringer, USAF Release S... More

Air Force officers browse through a defense contractor's exhibit in a hangar during the Strategic Air Command (SAC) bombing and navigation competition Proud Shield '88

Air Force officers browse through a defense contractor's exhibit in a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHIELD '88 Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera O... More

Two officers from the 27th Tactical Fighter Wing from Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., are presented the LeMay trophy for their winning efforts in the F-111 fighter aircraft category of the Strategic Air Command (SAC) bombing and navigation competition Proud

Two officers from the 27th Tactical Fighter Wing from Cannon Air Force...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHIELD '88 Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera O... More

A B-52 Stratofortress aircraft arrives on base for participation in the Strategic Air Command bombing/navigation competition Proud Shield '88

A B-52 Stratofortress aircraft arrives on base for participation in th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHIELD '88 Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

GEN Jack Chain, Commander in CHIEF, Strategic Air Command (SAC), stands in front of the SAC headquarters building. A Minuteman II missile is on display in the background

GEN Jack Chain, Commander in CHIEF, Strategic Air Command (SAC), stand...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bobby Pittard Release Status: Released... More

An aerial view of a portion of the base at one end of the main runway. The 11th Strategic Group, Strategic Air Command (SAC), is based at Fairford, where it oversees a rotating force of KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft that are part of the European Tanker Task Force

An aerial view of a portion of the base at one end of the main runway....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Fairford State: Gloucestershire Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF Sergeant David S. Nolan Release Status: ... More

An aerial view of a portion of the base. The 11th Strategic Group, Strategic Air Command (SAC), is based at Fairford, where it oversees a rotating force of KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft that are part of the European Tanker Task Force

An aerial view of a portion of the base. The 11th Strategic Group, Str...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Fairford State: Gloucestershire Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF Sergeant David S. Nolan Release Status: ... More

An aerial view of a portion of the base, showing the main runway and hangar area. The 10th Tactical Fighter Wing, U.S. Air Force Europe (USAFE), and TR-1 aircraft of the 17th Reconnaissance Wing, Strategic Air Command (SAC), are based at Alconbury

An aerial view of a portion of the base, showing the main runway and h...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Alconburg Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

An aerial view of a portion of the base, showing the main runway and hangar area. The 10th Tactical Fighter Wing, U.S. Air Force Europe (USAFE), and TR-1 aircraft of the 17th Reconnaissance Wing, Strategic Air Command (SAC), are based at Alconbury

An aerial view of a portion of the base, showing the main runway and h...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Alconburg Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

An aerial view of the main runway. The 11th Strategic Group, Strategic Air Command (SAC), is based at Fairford, where it oversees a rotating force of KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft that are part of the European Tanker Task Force

An aerial view of the main runway. The 11th Strategic Group, Strategic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Fairford State: Gloucestershire Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF Sergeant David S. Nolan Release Status: ... More

An aerial view of a portion of the base, showing the main runway and hangar area. The 10th Tactical Fighter Wing, U.S. Air Force Europe (USAFE), and TR-1 aircraft of the 17th Reconnaissance Wing, Strategic Air Command (SAC), are based at Alconbury

An aerial view of a portion of the base, showing the main runway and h...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Alconburg Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

An aerial view of a portion of the base. The 10th Tactical Fighter Wing, U.S. Air Force Europe (USAFE), and TR-1 aircraft of the 17th Reconnaissance Wing, Strategic Air Command (SAC), are based at Alconbury

An aerial view of a portion of the base. The 10th Tactical Fighter Win...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Alconburg Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

An informal portrait of GEN Jack Chain, Commander in CHIEF, Strategic Air Command (SAC)

An informal portrait of GEN Jack Chain, Commander in CHIEF, Strategic ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bobby Pittard Release Status: Released... More

2LT Chris B. Athearn of the Ballistic Systems Division at Norton Air Force Base, CA, monitors a video screen in the security car mock-up at the Rockwell International plant. Personnel from Rockwell and the Air Force are working jointly on the Strategic Air Command (SAC) rail garrison program

2LT Chris B. Athearn of the Ballistic Systems Division at Norton Air F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Bernardino State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott Stewart Release Status: Released... More

CPT Jim R. Shumate, right, Tri Nguyen, MAJ Darrel G. Curry and an unidentified major, upper left, run through a simulation at the combat crew console inside the launch control car mock-up at the Rockwell International plant. Nguyen, a systems engineer with Rockwell, and the Air Force officers are working on the Strategic Air Command (SAC) rail garrison project

CPT Jim R. Shumate, right, Tri Nguyen, MAJ Darrel G. Curry and an unid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Bernardino State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott Stewart Release Status: Released... More

A view of the combat crew console inside the launch control car mock-up at the Rockwell International plant. Personnel from Rockwell and the Air Force are working jointly on the Strategic Air Command (SAC) rail garrison program

A view of the combat crew console inside the launch control car mock-u...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Bernardino State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott Stewart Release Status: Released... More

A view of the combat crew console inside the launch control car mock-up at the Rockwell International plant. Personnel from Rockwell and the Air Force are working jointly on the Strategic Air Command (SAC) rail garrison program

A view of the combat crew console inside the launch control car mock-u...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Bernardino State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott Stewart Release Status: Released... More

Patty Boll of the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, left, MAJ James Rundell of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, center, and James McIntee of Rockwell International play cards in the kitchen area of the security car mock-up while studying the needs of personnel working in rail cars for extended periods. The Rockwell and Air Force personnel are working jointly on the Strategic Air Command (SAC) rail garrison program

Patty Boll of the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, left, M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Bernardino State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott Stewart Release Status: Released... More

A view of the combat crew console inside the launch control car mock-up at the Rockwell International plant. Personnel from Rockwell and the Air Force are working jointly on the Strategic Air Command (SAC) rail garrison program

A view of the combat crew console inside the launch control car mock-u...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Bernardino State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott Stewart Release Status: Released... More

A volunteer puts the finishing touch on lettering during the final stage of restoring and painting a B-17 bomber nicknamed the "Homesick Angel." The aircraft, which sustained extensive damage when used to stage a crash landing in the movie "12 O' Clock High," will be permanently displayed at Headquarters, Strategic Air Command, following its restoration. Exact Date Shot Unknown

A volunteer puts the finishing touch on lettering during the final sta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott Stewart Release Status: Rel... More

A B-17 bomber nicknamed the "Homesick Angel" stands on its permanent display site beside a P-51 Mustang aircraft at Headquarters, Strategic Air Command. The plane, which sustained extensive damage when used to stage a crash landing in the movie "12 O" Clock High, " was restored by volunteers on base

A B-17 bomber nicknamed the "Homesick Angel" stands on its permanent d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Keith Brown Release Status: Releas... More

Members of a Strategic Air Command alert crew race for their B-52 Stratofortress aircraft during a base alert exercise

Members of a Strategic Air Command alert crew race for their B-52 Stra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Carswell Air Force Base State: Texas(TX) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael Haggerty Release Status: Rel... More

A viedo cameraman films as volunteers work on restoring a B-17 aircraft nicknamed the "Homesick Angel." The plane, which sustained extensive damage when used to stage a crash landing in the movie "12 O'Clock High," will be permanently displayed at Headquarters, Strategic Air Command, following its restoration

A viedo cameraman films as volunteers work on restoring a B-17 aircraf...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Keith Brown Release Status: Releas... More

Volunteers examine the nose of a B-17 bomber nicknamed the "Homesick Angel" as the aircraft undergoes restoration in a base hangar. The plane, which sustained extensive damage when used to stage a crash landing in the movie "12 O'Clock High," will be permanently displayed at Headquarters, Strategic Air Command, following its restoration

Volunteers examine the nose of a B-17 bomber nicknamed the "Homesick A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Keith Brown Release Status: Releas... More

Volunteers pause to survey their work during the final stage of restoring and painting a B-17 bomber nicknamed the "Homesick Angel." The aircraft, which sustained extensive damage when used to stage a crash landing in the movie "12 O'Clock High," will be permanently displayed at Headquarters, Strategic Air Command, following its restoration

Volunteers pause to survey their work during the final stage of restor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Scott Stewart Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A B-17 bomber nicknamed the "Homesick Angel" stands in front of its hangar following restoration and painting. The aircraft, which sustained extensive damage when used to stage a crash landing in the movie "12 O'Clock High," will be permanently displayed at Headquarters, Strategic Air Command

A B-17 bomber nicknamed the "Homesick Angel" stands in front of its ha...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Scott Stewart Release Statu... More

President George Bush, left, and GEN Jack Chain, Commander in CHIEF, Strategic Air Command (SAC), sit in the cockpit of a B-1B aircraft during the president's visit

President George Bush, left, and GEN Jack Chain, Commander in CHIEF, S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bobby Pittard Release Status: Released... More

GEN John T. Chain Jr., commander-in-chief, Strategic Air Command, autographs prints of a KC-10A Extender aircraft as the plane, "The Spirit of Kitty Hawk", is en route to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, home of the 68th Aerial Refueling Wing (68th AREFW), following a transfer ceremony at McDonnell Douglas' Long Beach plant. The plane is the twentieth and final KC-10A to be received by the 68th AREFW and the final KC-10A to be delivered to the Air Force

GEN John T. Chain Jr., commander-in-chief, Strategic Air Command, auto...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT H.H. Deffner Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

GEN John T. Chain Jr., commander in chief, Strategic Air Command, speaks in a hangar at the Douglas Aircraft Co. during a ceremony marking the delivery of the 60th and final KC-10 Extender aircraft to the U.S. Air Force

GEN John T. Chain Jr., commander in chief, Strategic Air Command, spea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Hans H. Deffner Release Status: Released t... More

GEN Jack Chain, Commander in CHIEF, Strategic Air Command (SAC), and his wife, Judy, arrive at the 1990 "SAC Honors Nebraska" banquet

GEN Jack Chain, Commander in CHIEF, Strategic Air Command (SAC), and h...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bobby Pittard Release Status: Released... More

Lieutenant Colonel William Evans, former commander of the Strategic Air Command's 60th Bombardment Squadron

Lieutenant Colonel William Evans, former commander of the Strategic Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andersen Air Base Country: Guam (GUM) Scene Camera Operator: CMSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Di... More

General John T. Chain, commander in chief, Strategic Air Command, speaks at the dedication ceremony for a B-17 bomber nicknamed the "Homesick Angel." The aircraft, which sustained extensive damage when used to stage a crash landing in the movie "12 O'Clock High," has undergone restoration and painting and will now be permanently displayed at Headquarters, Strategic Air Command

General John T. Chain, commander in chief, Strategic Air Command, spea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott Stewart Release Status: Rel... More

Strategic Air Command's KC-135 tankers on the ramp at a Saudi airbase during the United Nations response to the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Strategic Air Command's KC-135 tankers on the ramp at a Saudi airbase ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

View from a Strategic Air Command's KC-135 tanker as it refuels a USAF F-4 Phantom during the United Nations response to the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq. Exact Date Shot Unknown

View from a Strategic Air Command's KC-135 tanker as it refuels a USAF...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Asia Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Members of the 1360th Aerospace Audiovisual Squadron film General Jack Chain, Commander-in-CHIEF, Strategic Air Command (SAC), as he discusses issues affecting his command. Chain's videotaped messages are prepared on a quarterly basis and circulated throughout SAC units

Members of the 1360th Aerospace Audiovisual Squadron film General Jack...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF Sergeant Scott P. Stewart Releas... More

GEN Lee Butler, commander in chief, Strategic Air Command (SAC), addresses in audience of SAC commanders and guests at a symposium during the 1991 Strategic Air Command Missile Combat Competition, Olympic Arena '91.

GEN Lee Butler, commander in chief, Strategic Air Command (SAC), addre...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott P. Stewart Release Stat... More

GEN. Lee Butler, commander, Strategic Air Command, responds to a question during an interview with AIRMAN Magazine

GEN. Lee Butler, commander, Strategic Air Command, responds to a quest...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. Fernando Serna Release Status: R... More

Secretary of the Air Force Donald B. Rice discusses plans for restructuring of the Tactical Air Command, Strategic Air Command and the Military Airlift Command

Secretary of the Air Force Donald B. Rice discusses plans for restruct...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. Fernando Serna Release Status: ... More

A1C Joel Bell, crew chief from the 14th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Misawa, Japan, signals aircrewmen during Cope Thunder North, an exercise that tests aircrews' skills in strike, support, air defense and combat rescue roles. Units from the Canadian Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, Alaska Air National Guard, Strategic Air Command and other Pacific Air Forces units are participating in the exercise.

A1C Joel Bell, crew chief from the 14th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Mis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER NORTH Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

A crew chief from the 14th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Misawa, Japan, does a post-flight check on an F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft during Cope Thunder North. The exercise tests aircrews' skills in strike, support, air defense and combat rescue roles. Units from the Canadian Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, Alaska Air National Guard, Strategic Air Command and other Pacific Air Forces units are participating in the exercise.

A crew chief from the 14th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Misawa, Japan, d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER NORTH Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

CPL. Tony Norlund of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-314), Marine Aircraft Group 11 (MAG-11), El Toro, California, adjusts controls on a power cart while servicing an F/A-18A Hornet fighter attack aircraft during Cope Thunder North. The exercise tests aircrews' skills in strike, support, air defense and combat rescue roles. Units from the Canadian Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, Alaska Air National Guard, Strategic Air Command and other Pacific Air Forces units are participating.

CPL. Tony Norlund of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-314), Ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER NORTH Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

A 376th Strategic Wing KC-135R tanker aircraft from Kadena Air Base, Japan, takes off during Cope Thunder North, an exercise that tests aircrews' skills in strike, support, air defense and combat rescue roles. Units from the Canadian Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, Alaska Air National Guard, Strategic Air Command and other Pacific Air Forces units are participating in the exercise.

A 376th Strategic Wing KC-135R tanker aircraft from Kadena Air Base, J...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER NORTH Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

TSGT Vince Smith and A1C Whiddon of Eielson's 5055th Range Squadron operate controls at the Video Evaluation Facility, receiving live video reports of pilots' bomb drops during Cope Thunder North. The exercise tests aircrews' skills in strike, support, air defense and combat rescue roles. Units from the Canadian Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, Alaska Air National Guard, Strategic Air Command and other Pacific Air Forces units are participating in the exercise.

TSGT Vince Smith and A1C Whiddon of Eielson's 5055th Range Squadron op...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER NORTH Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

A Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornet aircraft approaches for a landing during Cope Thunder North, an exercise that tests aircrews' skills in strike, support, air defense and combat rescue roles. Units from the Canadian Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, Alaska Air National Guard, Strategic Air Command and other Pacific Air Forces units are participating in the exercise.

A Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornet aircraft approaches for a landing du...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER NORTH Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

An Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) system digital display terminal shows aircraft positions during Cope Thunder North, an exercise that tests aircrews' skills in strike, support, air defense and combat rescue roles. Units from the Canadian Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, Alaska Air National Guard, Strategic Air Command and other Pacific Air Forces units are participating in the exercise.

An Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) system digital displa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER NORTH Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

F/A-18A Hornet fighter attack aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-314), Marine Aircraft Group II (MAG-11), El Toro, California, await takeoff instructions during Cope Thunder North, an exercise that tests aircrews' skills in strike, support, air defense and combat rescue roles. Units from the Canadian Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, Alaska Air National Guard, Strategic Air Command and other Pacific Air Forces units are participating in the exercise.

F/A-18A Hornet fighter attack aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER NORTH Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

Lance CPL. Reiko Rexilius of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 (VMFA-AW-242), Marine Aircraft Group 11 (MAG-11), El Toro, California, does a preflight inspection on an F/A-18D Hornet fighter attack aircraft during Cope Thunder North, an exercise that tests aircrews' skills in strike, support, air defense and combat rescue roles. Units from the Canadian Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, Alaska Air National Guard, Strategic Air Command and other Pacific Air Forces units are participating.

Lance CPL. Reiko Rexilius of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER NORTH Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

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