Minnesota. Air National Guard

Abstract

Shows scenes of the 109th Observation Squadron during an encampment at Camp Ripley in 1936. Included are images of the commanding officer, Major Ray S. Miller, arming the planes, target practice, landings and takeoffs, mechanical servicing of the planes, the hanger, radio and operations room, and use of parachutes and cameras.

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection of records document the activities of the Minnesota Adjutant General's Office.

Scope and Contents Box 1 topic:US Naval Air Station, MinneapolisBox 2 topics include:STARC HQ CompanySTARC Public Affairs staff257MP ceremony, Cottage GroveCamp Ripley BiathlonMG AndreottiPres George HW Bush, State CapitolMILES taining, Camp RipleyC130 flight simulator, 1977208th Weather133 Airlift Wing open house 1977decontamination training...

Scope and Contents "The Golden Archive" WWI print, in flat file"North American P 51D Mustangs" MN Air National Guard art print"Fairchild Cull9c Flying Boxcar" 934th Tactical Airlift Group, art print. In aviation art flat file"934th Tactical Airlift Group Military Ball" poster"934th Cam Qqdn. Mpls St Paul, The Good Guys" metal sign"Reserved SMSgt J. Quinlan Aerospace Sys Foreman, 7 Days A Week" metal sign Folder in Assorted Collections 9...

Abstract

Shows scenes of Governor Floyd B. Olson and Adjutant General E.A. Walsh reviewing the 59th Field Artillery Brigade at Camp Ripley in 1934. Scenes include the 135th Infantry Regiment, 59th Field Artillery Brigade, and the 92nd Infantry Brigade marching past the officers as they are being reviewed. Also shown are some of the buildings and wildlife at Camp Ripley, a flyover by the 109th Observation Squadron, and a soldier chariot race with soldiers pulling the chariots.