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Captain Andrew D. Turner "Okay for take-off"

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Call NumberARL6-2023-762CreatorUnited States. Air ForceSummaryExterior photograph of Captain Andrew D. Turner sitting in the cockpit of an aircraft signaling for takeoff. Turner holds up his had to give the okay signal.Physical Description1 photographic print : black-and-white ; 20 x 25.5 cm (8 x 10 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectUnited States. Air ForceMustang (Fighter plane)United States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Group, 332nd--PeopleAfrican American air pilotsGeographic AreaWashington (D.C.)CollectionPreserving Black Western LegaciesFinding Aidhttps://archives.denverlibrary.org/repositories/2/resources/8251Type of MaterialBlack & white photographsPhotographic printsDigital Version Created FromARL6, Box 3, FF 2Original Material Found in CollectionARL6. John and Edna Mosley papersNotesThere is a watermark that says "53695 A.C." in the bottom right corner of the photograph. "53695 AC - 'Okay for take-off' signals Capt. Andrew D. Turner, 1000 Westford St., N.W. Washington, D.C., to his crew chief. Capt. Turner, who flies a North American P-51 Mustang with the 332nd Fighter Group, 15th Air Force, Italy, is commanding officer of his all-Negro squadron. U.S. Air Force Photo" is stamped in blue ink on the back of the print. "11-13" is written in blue ink on the back of the print in the bottom right corner. There is a watermark that says "1ººCCU - 15th AF-G-28/2-8-8-44" at the bottom of the print.DonorGift, John and Edna Mosley, December 11, 2001.

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Captain Andrew D. Turner "Okay for take-off"