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Three military planes in the sky as seen from directly below.  There are numerous paratroopers in the sky behind the planes in various stages of deploying their parachutes.
"Signal Corps Photo - from ground looking up at 503rd Parachute Infantry being delivered by Troop Carrier C-47's, Feb 16 1945"

A half dozen soldiers in full paratrooper gear standing in the interior of an airplane holding to hooks that secures them in place.  They look to be getting ready to parachute out of the plane.
"Signal Corps Photo. 503rd RCT members in C-47 hooked to static line ready to jump - Sgt Albert Baldwin of Steubenville, Ohio leads the jump in first positition - Signal Corps original, from Lantern Slide from Bob Flynn - fairly sharp"

A half dozen soldiers walking down a hill away from the camera that has been cleared of most foliage, possibly by a battle.  Smoke is seen throughout and a destroyed building is seen off to the right.
"503rd Combat Parachute Infantry striding across botanical debris on Corregidor - perhaps Feb 17 - Signal Corps Photo from Lantern slide - Bob Flynn, 503 historian"

A couple of paratroopers can be seen in the sky with their parachutes fully deployed.  A military plane is also in the sky near them.  In the foreground there are a few soldiers standing by some desolate foliage.
"Signal Corps photo from ground - 2 parachutes still in air with their men visible - C-47 departing - Lantern slide original from Bob Flynn - 503rd historian"

A soldier laying in the mud being pulled by his parachute.  Many more paratroopers can be seen still landing in the background.
"Parachute Infantry man, on ground, being dragged by his 'chute. Many 'chutes still in the air. Signal Corps Photo from Lantern slide from Bob Flynn - 503rd historian"

Two military officers look over a field of artillery.  Smoke and destroyed buildings are in the background, likely from a recent battle.
"Maj Gen Marquat and Col. George Jones -observe artillery action on Corregidor - from Lantern slide - Bob Flynn, 503rd historian - Signal Corps original"

A soldier in unmarked fatigues standing and smiling at the camera.
"Col George M. Jones - Commanding Officer of the Rock Force - 503rd Airdrome"

50's Yule Candlelight Hour 2
"Yule Candlelight Hour, Impressive Christmas Ceremony" A number of young women dressed in formal gowns light the candles for this Yule Candlight Hour. There are decorated Christmas trees on either side of a faux, stone fireplace, and the room has…

50's Yule Candlelight Hour 1
"Yule Candlelight Hour in Auditorium" A large group of young women, dressed in formal gowns pose together for the Yule Candlelight Hour. There are decorated Christmas trees on either side of a faux, stone fireplace in the background.

50's Women's Basketball Practice 8
Wearing shorts outfits, and chest aprons to designate teams, four young women play a game of basketball in the Ackerman gymnasium. This appears to be for fun or physical education.
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