Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. SHAH OF IRAN TOURS AIR MATERIEL CONMAND, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, OHIO, 27 NOVEMBER 1949
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