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L-5

L-5 aircraft of the 25th Liaison Squadron in New Guinea. In addition to their liaison duties, sergeant pilots of the "Guinea Short Line" performed such varied missions as rescuing downed fliers and guiding fighters to concealed jungle targets. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Kiska Harbor Raided

Japanese shipping is left burning in a Kiska harbor following a raid by 11th Air Force aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Lt. Boyd D. Wagner

Lt. Boyd D. "Buzz" Wagner, Commanding Officer of the 17th Pursuit Squadron in the Philippines, was the first AAF ace of World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Baron Manfred von Richtofen

Baron Manfred von Richtofen. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Air Refueling in Southeast Asia

A pilot’s-eye view of the KC-135’s refueling station. Stratotankers could use either the boom by itself, or the hose-and-drogue attachment, seen here. The ability to use either method allowed USAF tankers to service aircraft from all services. Navy and Marine aircraft had probes, while the USAF used both probes and boom receptacles. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Air Refueling in Southeast Asia

Refueling an F-4 Phantom over rugged Southeast Asian terrain, as seen from the KC-135 boom operator’s point of view, 1967. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Air Refueling in Southeast Asia

A B-52 refuels over Southeast Asia in 1967. Refueling bombers over vast expanses of ocean required precise navigation and planning. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Air Refueling in Southeast Asia

An HH-3 “Jolly Green Giant” refuels from an HC-130P tanker. The ability to refuel helicopters in flight greatly enhanced search and rescue operations in Southeast Asia by giving helicopters greater range. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Air Refueling in Southeast Asia

Fighter and reconnaissance refueling “anchors.” KC-135 Stratotankers loitered along the oval “racetrack” patterns, awaiting combat aircraft on their way to and from targets in North Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. Tanker bases on this map include Takhli, Korat, and U-Tapao in Thailand. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Air Refueling in Southeast Asia

Thirsty F-105 Thunderchiefs receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker on their way to targets in North Vietnam, December 1965. The KC-135 was the USAF’s first all-jet tanker. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Air Refueling in Southeast Asia

Even long-range bombers like the B-52 needed refueling to reach their targets and return to base on far-off Guam. Bombing operations such as ARC LIGHT and LINEBACKER depended heavily on air refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Air Refueling in Southeast Asia

Tankers were essential in allowing heavy fighter-bombers to reach North Vietnamese targets and return. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Red River Valley Pilots Association (River Rats)

Pictured here are a few of the many funny, creative floats made for the “practice reunion” parades. The “biplane” is sitting on top a bomb loader. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Red River Valley Pilots Association (River Rats)

In addition to the very serious business of developing better tactics, the “practice reunions” also involved parades, lots of humor and fraternal events. Here, Col. Robin Olds rides an elephant from the flightline to the officer’s club. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Col. Robin Olds

Col. Robin Olds, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing commander, nailing up one of his MiG kills after a successful mission. The words above read “Ye who passeth thru these portals stand tall.” (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Col. Robin Olds

Col. Robin Olds wearing the flight helmet that is on display in the Southeast Asia War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Cols. Robin Olds & Chappie James

Col. Robin Olds (right) had a long and close friendship with Col. Chappie James, who became the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing vice commander after Col. Vermont Garrison. James, a former Tuskegee Airman, later became the USAF’s first African-American four-star general.(U.S. Air Force photo)

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Col. Vermont Garrison

Col. Vermont Garrison was the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing's able and highly-experienced vice commander. Nicknamed “Pappy,” he was an ace in World War II and a double ace in the Korean War. Robin Olds described Garrison as “a wise old sage.” (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Col. Robin Olds

Col. Robin Olds with his F-4C SCAT XXVII, which is on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Olds named all his aircraft after his West Point roommate Scat Davis, who could not become a military pilot due to poor eyesight. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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8th Tactical Fighter Wing

The nickname of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing -- the “Wolfpack” -- fit Robin Olds’ aggressive style. Pictured here are revetments and F-4s of the 8th TFW at Ubon, Thailand. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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All visitors may be screened with a metal detector upon entry. In addition all bags are subject to search and may be placed through an X-Ray machine. Weapons are not permitted including pocket knives and firearms, to include conceal carry and other dangerous weapons.
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* Firearms, to include conceal carry and other dangerous weapons, are specifically prohibited in Federal facilities in accordance with 18 USC §930 (c)

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