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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

  • Creation: Circa 1948-1973

Language of Materials

All materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research and is accessible in the Dahlberg Research Center by appointment. For more information contact us.

Conditions Governing Use

The Museum of Flight (TMOF) Archives is the owner of the physical materials in the archives and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from TMOF archives before any publication use. TMOF does not necessarily hold copyright to all of the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners. Consult repository for more details.

Extent

0.01 Cubic Feet (1 letter-size file folder)

Additional Description

Custodial History

The photographs were presented to the Boeing Company by members of the 69 Squadron, Israel Air Force on the 50th anniversary of B-17, July 1985.

Existence and Location of Copies

Materials from this collection have been digitized and are available at The Museum of Flight Digital Collections.

Related Names

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the 69 Squadron Israel Air Force Photograph Collection
Status
Completed Level 2
Author
L. Rola
Date
6/6/2019
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Edition statement
1st Edition

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the The Museum of Flight Archives Repository

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