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Can I download photographs from this Web site?

Information presented on this Web site is considered public information and may be distributed or copied. Use of appropriate byline/photo/image credits is requested. Many images displayed include a downloadable high-resolution version. To download a high-resolution image, click the "Download Full Image" link beneath the image. A new browser window will open, right click for Windows or hold click for Macintosh systems, then select "save image as" and save to your computer.

Where can I obtain historical film footage?

Official U.S. Air Force film footage can be obtained from the following locations:

Air Force photographs and film pre-1981 are available from the National Archives.

Air Force photographs and film post-1981 are available from Defense Imagery.

Where can I obtain historical photographs for a book/article?

Official U.S. Air Force photography can be obtained from the following locations.

Air Force photographs and film pre-1981 are available from the National Archives.

Air Force photographs and film post-1981 are available from Defense Imagery.

Additional aviation-related photography is available from the National Air & Space Museum.

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