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Catalog Number:
1969.175
Location:
BLDG 2354/6D239
Description:
From The Air It Is Obvious Why Rugged Alaska With Its Rigged Terrain Is Almost Impossible By Land. But By Air It Is The Crossroad For The Vital Whole Blood Program Originating, With The Unique Mcguire Air Force Base Processing Center And Sending Whole Blood To South Asia And Returning Air Evac Flights Of Wounded Serviced Men From Vietnam. Elmendorf Air Force Base Functions Not Only A A Refueling Point For The Aircraft But Also As An Area For The Crews And Medical Personnel To Rest While The Plane Continues Witha A Fresh Crew.Work Horse Of The Operations Is The C-141, Which Takes Advantage Of The Three Hours Shorter Flying Time Gained By Going The Alaska Route On Their 9,000 Mile Journey To Vietnam.