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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated February 25, 1957 reads "Capt. William L. Skliar uses his hands to show group of fellow test flight students how his plane performed earlier in day. Watching him are, from left to right, Capt. Howard Eberle, who is group's stability instructor; Maj. Richard A. Sorenson, Capt. James W. Wood and Capt. Virgil Grissom. Students at test flight school are experienced pilots when they enroll. From graduating class, top outstanding pilots are picked to remain at Edwards." The school is at Edwards Air Force Base in Antelope Valley.; See images #00141175 through #00141176 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
United States.--Air Force--Officers United States.--Air Force.--Test Pilot School--Students Men--California--Edwards Air Force Base Air pilots, Military--California--Edwards Air Force Base Test pilots--California--Edwards Air Force Base Armed Forces--Officers Military uniforms Gestures Photographs Air bases--United States Edwards Air Force Base (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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