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    Air Guard unloading gifts in Vietnam [Image 8 of 9]

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    A black-and-white archival photograph showing two military personnel on a loading platform beside a large propeller-driven aircraft. One soldier stands to the left holding what appears to be documents or papers, while a sergeant (identifiable by chevron insignia) leans over a crate marked 'US NAVY'. The aircraft fuselage bears partial text including what appears to be 'FORCE' and a name beginning with 'GEORGI'.

    TAN SON NHAT AIRPORT, VIETNAM

    12.03.1965

    Courtesy Photo

    Georgia National Guard

    TAN SON NHUT, Vietnam, December, 1965 - A C-97 Stratofreighter of the Georgia Air National Guard's 165th Air Transport Group is unloaded in Vietnam. The Aircraft carried gifts for service members from U.S. Citizens as part of Operation Christmas Star. (U.S. Air Force Photograph by Master Sgt. Lee Estes / released)

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    Date Taken: 12.03.1965
    Date Posted: 12.18.2015 15:38
    Photo ID: 2338535
    VIRIN: 651205-Z-ZZ999-004
    Resolution: 3357x2401
    Size: 642.02 KB
    Location: TAN SON NHAT AIRPORT, VN
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    Downloads: 13

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    A black-and-white archival photograph showing two large military transport aircraft parked on a tarmac at a military airfield. A welcome sign in the foreground identifies the location as belonging to the 165th Air Transport Group (Heavy), MATS, Georgia Air National Guard. The aircraft display U.S. Air Force markings and tail numbers consistent with the Cold War era.
    A black-and-white photograph showing a U.S. military aircraft on a tarmac with Christmas gifts and decorations staged beneath its wing. A sign reading 'Merry Christmas from Grateful Georgians' and a decorative wreath with bells are prominently displayed alongside stacked boxes. The scene appears to document a holiday care package initiative for U.S. troops serving in Vietnam.
    A black-and-white nighttime photograph showing two workers handling cargo near what appears to be a military aircraft. A large 'HOWE' brand platform scale is visible on the left, and cargo boxes are stacked on pallets marked 'AFB 6102 SUPPLY'. The scene depicts a military air freight loading or unloading operation.
    A black-and-white photograph shows approximately 12 military personnel in flight suits and uniforms posing in front of a military aircraft. They are holding a large wooden sign announcing an airlift mission by the 165th Air Transport Group (H) of the Georgia Air Guard, delivering Season's Greetings to U.S. Forces in South Vietnam from the citizens of Chatham County. The mission was sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Post of Chatham County, Georgia.
    A black-and-white photograph showing U.S. Air Force personnel loading cargo onto a propeller-driven military aircraft. A forklift marked 'U.S. AIR FORCE 64E 771' with a 4000 LBS capacity is being used to move stacked cardboard boxes labeled 'CHRISTMAS STAR' and 'PERISHABLE'. At least three personnel are visible engaged in the loading operation on what appears to be a military airfield.
    A black-and-white photograph showing a man operating a forklift loaded with wooden crates near a military aircraft. The aircraft's tail fin is clearly marked 'GEORGIA' with an Air National Guard insignia and a partial serial number '0843'. The scene appears to be a cargo loading or unloading operation at an airfield.
    A black-and-white archival photograph showing U.S. Air Force personnel unloading cargo boxes from a propeller-driven military transport aircraft onto a flatbed trailer. At least three uniformed individuals are visible handling boxes and cargo, with one man prominently carrying a box down from the aircraft. A large box labeled 'Central Moving & Storage Service' is visible on the trailer alongside other wrapped cargo.
    A black-and-white archival photograph showing two military personnel on a loading platform beside a large propeller-driven aircraft. One soldier stands to the left holding what appears to be documents or papers, while a sergeant (identifiable by chevron insignia) leans over a crate marked 'US NAVY'. The aircraft fuselage bears partial text including what appears to be 'FORCE' and a name beginning with 'GEORGI'.
    A black-and-white archival photograph showing a uniformed military personnel standing on an elevated platform or vehicle, appearing to direct or signal cargo loading operations. Large wooden crates and cardboard boxes are stacked on what appears to be a cargo pallet or flatbed. In the background, the tail section of an aircraft is visible with the word 'GEORGIA' and what appears to be a National Guard insignia.

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