Creator

Harold C. King

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Source

The photograph is from a scrapbook owned by Larry Lufkin. It corresponds to image 388809 from National Archives and Records Administration.

Document Type

Article

Creation Date

1-1-1939

Date Information

1939

Imaging Information

The photograph was scanned by Larry Lufkin from a Lufkin's scrapbook.

Description

Frank Derry helps Virgil Derry put on jump pants. They stand infront of a Stinson Reliant aircraft and a helmet with a facemask rests on the ground. The number written in the bottom margin (388809) likely refers to a photo identification number used by the National Archives and Records Administraion. The photograph was taken during smokejumping experiments in Winthrop, Washington in 1939.

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No known restrictions.

Keywords

jump suit; jacket; pants; Derry, Frank 1904-1968; Derry, Virgil

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