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Air Force Museum: Korean War memorabilia (photo diary)

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Friday November 11, 2022 · 12:30 PM PST

2022/11/11 · 12:30

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The National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio includes some Korean War era memorabilia.

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P1290754 — Shown above is a model of an Air Force rescue boat. These boats were not a part of the Air Rescue Service, but were assigned to local air base groups. Enlisted men commanded the rescue boats.

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P1290758 — Shown above is a K-17 Aerial Camera.

P1290759 — Shown above is a stereoscope which created a visual impression of a three-dimensional scene.

P1290760 — Shown above is the film magazine for the K-17 Aerial Camera.

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P1290767 — Shown above is an exposure suit for sea rescue. These suits protected downed pilots and crew from freezing in icy waters.

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