The Don Englebreston Collection
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From a pilot training class posed before a North American T-28 Trojan to a triumphant "fini flight" hose-down, these photographs trace the Air Force career of Major Mel Swanson. A family portrait of Swanson in service dress holding his young daughter Frances rounds out the set, placing the traditions and milestones of military aviation alongside the family life that continued beside them.
LeRoy Feed Store (Former Railroad Depot) in Winter
Major Mel Swanson, USAF, with Daughter Frances -- Family Portrait
Fini Flight Hose-Down Celebration, USAF Pilot Mel Swanson
USAF 'Fini Flight' Hose-Down Celebration on Flight Line, Mel Swanson Collection
USAF Air Commando Personnel Celebrate on Flight Line with 'HOBO' Squadron Caps, Vietnam War Era
Arch of Sabers Wedding Ceremony, USAF Officers in White Mess Dress Uniform — Mel Swanson Wedding
Studio Portrait, USAF Officer in Dress Uniform with Newly Awarded Pilot Wings
USAF Veteran in Reunion 'Party Suit' with Squadron Patches, Pool Table in Background
Studio Portrait of Young USAF Officer, Melvin Swanson, Cadet Era
USAF Student Pilots with T-28 Trainer Aircraft, Pilot Training Class
USAF Pilot Mel Swanson Beside A-1 Skyraider Ordnance, Vietnam War Era
