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Photograph was edited for publication purposes The Metropolitan Airport opened on December 17, 1928. In 1949 it was renamed San Fernando Valley Airport and in 1957 the name changed to Van Nuys Airport. The airport is located at 16461 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, California. Photograph caption dated April 26, 1956 reads "Beauties above will assist during open house program May 19-20 at San Fernando Valley Airport by posing for amateur photographers and serving as models for a fashion show. From left they are Gloria Robertson, Camille Williams, Babs Manausa, Barbara Thompson and Ree Regul. Open house will tie in with Armed Forces Day."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Van Nuys Airport Women--California--Los Angeles Airplanes--California--Los Angeles Airports--California--Los Angeles Models (Persons)--California--Los Angeles Hangars--California--Los Angeles Bathing suits--California--Los Angeles Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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