Christmas in the Air Force

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20056379

Description

The Flying Training Command of the Army Air Force (A. A. F.) is celebrating Christmas with a tree on each floor of the Texas and Pacific Railway Stations. Pictured left to right are Colonel J. H. Hills, Miss Anna L. Berry, and Major Allen B. Black. The soldiers are escorting Miss Berry to view the Christmas tree. Miss Berry is celebrating 25 years with the Army Air Force. She works as a supervisor of classified mail and records. Her work began in 1917 during World War I. Miss Berry is wearing a button-up velvet dress. Colonel Hills is an executive officer. Major Black is the adjunct general of the Flying Training Command. The soldiers are dressed in their military uniforms.

Archival Date

1942-12-24

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1679

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Military personnel; Military uniforms; Holidays