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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated March 3, 1956 reads "San Fernando Chamber of Commerce officials and guests pose beside gigantic international jet-powered bomber at recent inspection of Edwards Air Force Base in Antelope Valley. Group was awed by 900-miles-per-hour speedsled demonstration used by Air Force to test reaction of speed on pilot personnel."
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;11 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
United States.--Air Force San Fernando Chamber of Commerce Men--California--Edwards Air Force Base Women--California--Edwards Air Force Base Jet bombers--California--Edwards Air Force Base Airplanes, Military--United States Air bases--United States Military uniforms Associations, institutions, etc.--California--Edwards Air Force Base Edwards Air Force Base (Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits Valley Times Collection photographs
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