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    GOE static displays: C-54 Skymaster Flying Museum [Image 4 of 9]

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    The image shows the tail section of a Douglas C54-R5D aircraft marked 'BERLIN AIRLIFT,' flanked by two national flags — the French tricolor on the left and the German flag (black, red, gold) on the right. This appears to be a commemorative or museum display honoring the 1948–1949 Berlin Airlift operation. The photograph is taken from a low angle against a blue sky with light cloud cover.

    MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, ALABAMA, UNITED STATES

    06.08.2012

    Photo by Melanie Cox 

    Defense Imagery Management Operations Center     

    Maxwell personnel enjoy the rare opportunity to view the famous C-54 "Spirit of Freedom" Skymaster Flying Museum during the Gathering of Eagles June 8, 2012. The Spirit of Freedom is on display as part of the 2012 Air Command & Staff College Gathering of Eagles. The Berlin Candy Bomber, Col. Gail S. Halvorsen, is one of 14 panelists chosen by ACSC students to further air space, cyberspace and leadership history. (US Air Force photo by Melanie Rodgers Cox/Released)

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    Date Taken: 06.08.2012
    Date Posted: 09.12.2012 07:12
    Photo ID: 662359
    VIRIN: 120608-F-EX201-019
    Resolution: 2832x4256
    Size: 1.05 MB
    Location: MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, ALABAMA, US
    Web Views: 30
    Downloads: 1

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    A formal group portrait of approximately 13 individuals posed outdoors on a brick patio, with six seated in chairs in the front row and seven standing behind them. The majority are wearing matching red polo shirts with a logo, suggesting affiliation with a common organization. The setting appears to be a well-manicured park or golf club grounds with lush green trees in the background.
    A large vintage four-engine propeller aircraft, painted white with red markings, is parked on an airport tarmac. The aircraft appears to be a Douglas C-54 or similar era transport plane with the name 'Spirit of Freedom' visible on the fuselage. Several people and ground support vehicles are present near the aircraft, suggesting a public display or airshow event.
    A close-up photograph of a vintage propeller aircraft named 'Spirit of Freedom,' showing a three-bladed propeller with orange-tipped black blades in the foreground. The engine cowling is covered with a maroon/burgundy protective cover, suggesting the aircraft is static or on display. The fuselage features a distinctive red stripe and silver/white livery against a blue sky backdrop.
    The image shows the tail section of a Douglas C54-R5D aircraft marked 'BERLIN AIRLIFT,' flanked by two national flags — the French tricolor on the left and the German flag (black, red, gold) on the right. This appears to be a commemorative or museum display honoring the 1948–1949 Berlin Airlift operation. The photograph is taken from a low angle against a blue sky with light cloud cover.
    A U.S. Air Force servicemember in ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) camouflage is examining museum displays inside what appears to be the interior of a converted aircraft used as a mobile or static museum exhibit. The interior features display cases with historical photographs and documents, a vintage wooden radio cabinet, and quilted wall padding typical of aircraft interiors. The curved fuselage walls and oval windows confirm this is an aircraft-based museum installation.
    Three stuffed animal toys are seated inside what appears to be a vintage or historic aircraft cabin with retro teal/silver quilted seats. The toys include a large white teddy bear in a red outfit, a small dark monkey/bear, and a medium-sized bear dressed in aviator gear including goggles and a leather jacket. The setting suggests a museum display or themed exhibit aboard a preserved aircraft.
    A vintage military-style aircraft with nose art is shown on what appears to be an airfield tarmac. The aircraft bears the name 'Million Airess' in stylized lettering along with a classic pin-up girl illustration on its fuselage. A man is seated in the cockpit while another person is visible standing on top of the aircraft.
    The image is taken through a circular porthole or window of an aircraft, looking out onto a military air base flight line. A ground support vehicle labeled 'To Maxwell AFB' is visible in the foreground, with a group of children and adults gathered near a jet fighter aircraft on the tarmac. Multiple national flags including the US, UK, and French flags are displayed on a pole near the crowd.
    A group of young children poses in front of a historic aircraft named 'Spirit of Freedom' on an airport tarmac. An adult in a maroon flight suit and cap stands among the children, appearing to be a crew member or pilot. The scene appears to be an educational or public outreach event at an airfield.

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