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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated May 9, 1957 reads, "Checking for different camera angle, Valley Times cameraman Dave Siddon is lifted by hoist with Bob Gilbreath at controls of helicopter. 'Copter provided ideal flying tripod for Siddon. Working with pilot, he was able to obtain exactly correct camera angle with ship hovering stationary over Valley. Picture was taken by Bob Watson, chief mechanic for Southwest Helicopters. Hoist has rescue operation as primary use."; See images #00138589 through #00138594 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Siddon, Dave Valley Times (Firm)--Employees Photojournalists--United States Newspaper employees--California--San Fernando Valley Helicopters--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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