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Department of the Air Force. (09\/26\/1947 &#8211; ) (Most Recent)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Series : Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities, compiled 1947 &#8211; 1984, documenting the period 1909 &#8211; 1984<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Record Group 342: Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations, 1900 &#8211; 2003<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Production Date: 1966<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Shot List: Covers interview with Lt Col Lawrence J. 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