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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph article dated October 5, 1961 partially reads, "The 1,200 men of the newly activated 146th Air Transport Wing met their ex-boss Wednesday. For 90 minutes, Gov. Edmund G. Brown whirled around the Van Nuys air force base, chatting with officers, addressing airmen, and touring the facilities... Brown said that the '146th Wing stands as one of the nation's leading arms of the National Guard and that I am certain you will continue the performance that has won you such high praise.' With a wish for 'a speedy return to your civilian pursuits, your jobs and your homes,' Brown launched into the tour of the base." Photograph caption reads, "Gov. Brown, 'with mixed emotions,' addresses men of newly activated 146th Wing. Tour of Van Nuys base facilities includes trip in C-97 flight simulator."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Brown, Edmund G.--(Edmund Gerald),--1905-1996 United States.--Air Force California.--Air National Guard Van Nuys Airport Men--California--Los Angeles Uniforms--United States Governors--California Audiences--California--Los Angeles Airmen--United States Public speaking--California--Los Angeles Podiums--California--Los Angeles Flags Airports--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Interiors--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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