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    Marine veteran remembers Travis' famous 1950 crash [Image 2 of 4]

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    A black-and-white archival photograph showing a crashed and burning aircraft on the ground at night or in low-light conditions. At least one or two figures in coats are visible standing near the wreckage. The scene depicts significant fire and smoke rising from the left portion of the debris field.

    TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    02.14.2020

    Photo by Nick DeCicco 

    60th Air Mobility Wing

    First responders arrive on scene following a B-29 Superfortress crash Aug. 5, 1950 at Fairfield-Suisun Air Force Base (now Travis AFB), California. The crash took place where the modern FamCamp exists. (Courtesy photo)

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    Date Taken: 02.14.2020
    Date Posted: 02.14.2020 18:22
    Photo ID: 6100517
    VIRIN: 200214-F-F3215-1003
    Resolution: 594x335
    Size: 42.78 KB
    Location: TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA, US
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    Downloads: 3

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    A formal black-and-white studio portrait of a family of four, likely taken during the World War II era based on the military uniform worn by the adult male. The group consists of a woman, two young boys, and a man in U.S. military dress uniform. The composition and styling are consistent with mid-1940s American portrait photography.
    A black-and-white archival photograph showing a crashed and burning aircraft on the ground at night or in low-light conditions. At least one or two figures in coats are visible standing near the wreckage. The scene depicts significant fire and smoke rising from the left portion of the debris field.
    A military officer in light-colored uniform rides a bicycle on what appears to be an airfield tarmac, accompanied by a black-and-white spotted dog trotting alongside. The photograph appears to be from the World War II era based on the uniform style, photo aging, and sepia toning. The setting is an open, flat surface consistent with a military air base.
    A black-and-white portrait photograph displayed in an ornate silver/metallic frame with leaf and vine decorative motifs. The photo shows a woman flanked by two young boys, likely a mother with her sons, posing for a formal portrait. The style of clothing, hairstyle, and photographic quality suggest the image dates from approximately the 1940s–1950s.

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