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57-2729, 1957 Bell UH-13J Sioux, C/N: 1576

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57-2729, 1957 Bell UH-13J Sioux C/N 1576, This was the first helicopter to fly a U.S. President. During civil defence exercise “Operation Alert” on July 12, 1957, Pres. Eisenhower was flown by Maj. J.E. Barrett, with a second H-13J Ranger following.

This was the first helicopter to fly a U.S. President. During civil defence exercise “Operation Alert” on July 12, 1957, Pres. Eisenhower was flown by Maj. J.E. Barrett, with a second H-13J Ranger following.

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Photographer: Arjun Sarup
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Shot Date: 2016-06-05
Airport: KIAD
Washington Dulles International Airport
Upload Date: 2019-03-17
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Device Manufacturer: Nikon Corporation
Device Model: NIKON D800
Device Type: Digital Still Camera
Shot Time: 2016:06:05 13:27:09
Original Image Size: 1200 x 801 pixels
Exposure Time: 1/13 sec
F Number: f/4.5
Exposure Bias: 0
ISO Speed: 320
Focal Length: 28 mm
Flash: Compulsory Flash, Return light detected
Exposure Mode: 1
White Balance: 1
Scene Type: Directly Photographed
Contrast: 0
Saturation: 0
Sharpness: 2
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