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Ben-Guryon, Peninah, 1892-1968

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1892 - 1968

Biographical Note

Peninah Ben-Guryon, also known as Paula, was the wife of David Ben-Gurion, the first Prime Minister of Israel.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

69 Squadron Israel Air Force Photograph Collection

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: 1985-07-27-D
Contents of the Collection

This collection is comprised of four color photographs of first Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion and his wife, Paula, with 69 Squadron, Israel Air Force, inspecting Boeing B-17 aircraft that had participated in Israel's War of Independence in 1948. Included is a detailed description of how three repurposed B-17s shifted Israel's air potential during the war.

Dates: Circa 1948-1973

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