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    U.S. Air Force Academy Scenic Photos May 2020 [Image 7 of 15]

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    The image shows a memorial monument dedicated to AC-47D 'Spooky' (Puff the Magic Dragon) crewmembers who died in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War era. The monument features an engraved illustration of the aircraft and text honoring those who 'paid the ultimate sacrifice.' In the background stands the iconic United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

    COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, UNITED STATES

    05.20.2020

    Photo by Trevor Cokley 

    U.S. Air Force Academy

    U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – A memorial honoring the AC-47 Spooky aircraft crew members on May 20, 2020 at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Honor Court in Colorado Springs, CO. The memorial lists the names of eighty-six Airmen who gave their lives flying AC-47D aircraft in Vietnam. (U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley)

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    Date Taken: 05.20.2020
    Date Posted: 05.27.2020 19:43
    Photo ID: 6223245
    VIRIN: 200520-F-XS730-1009
    Resolution: 6016x4016
    Size: 5.27 MB
    Location: COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, US
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    Downloads: 9

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    The image shows a memorial monument dedicated to AC-47D 'Spooky' (Puff the Magic Dragon) crewmembers who died in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War era. The monument features an engraved illustration of the aircraft and text honoring those who 'paid the ultimate sacrifice.' In the background stands the iconic United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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