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Vice President George Bush and Mrs. Bush greet former TWA hostages upon their arrival from Beirut, Lebanon. They are among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Vice President George Bush and Mrs. Bush greet former TWA hostages upo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Patrick H. Nugent Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

MAJ. LeRoy Edwards, commander of the C-141B Starlifter aircraft that brought former TWA hostages to the base, answers questions from reporters. The 39 U.S. citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

MAJ. LeRoy Edwards, commander of the C-141B Starlifter aircraft that b...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Well-wishers wave American flags to welcome the former TWA hostages back to the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Well-wishers wave American flags to welcome the former TWA hostages ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Rele... More

CBS News is among the media covering the arrival of former TWA hostages. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

CBS News is among the media covering the arrival of former TWA hostage...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Fernando Serna Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A young spectator holds a miniature America flag to celebrate the arrival of the former TWA hostages. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A young spectator holds a miniature America flag to celebrate the arri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A child carrying a large welcome home sign and an American flag waits to greet former TWA hostages arriving back in the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A child carrying a large welcome home sign and an American flag waits ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Rele... More

A spectator holds up a sign welcoming the arrival of former TWA hostages. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A spectator holds up a sign welcoming the arrival of former TWA hostag...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Fernando Serna Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Framed by two of 39 American flags flying at the entrance to the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, a patient waits for the arrival of former TWA hostages. The 39 US citizens will be given medical checks at the center prior to their return to the US. They had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Framed by two of 39 American flags flying at the entrance to the USAF ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Vice President George Bush speaks at the arrival of the former TWA hostages. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Vice President George Bush speaks at the arrival of the former TWA hos...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Patrick H. Nugent Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Thirty-nine American flags fly at the entrance to the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where former TWA hostages will be given medical checks prior to their return to the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Thirty-nine American flags fly at the entrance to the USAF Regional Me...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

A large welcome home sign surrounded by America flags stands ready to welcome former TWA hostages back to the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A large welcome home sign surrounded by America flags stands ready to ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Rele... More

Hospital personnel and patients greet former TWA hostages upon their arrival at the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where they will be given medical checks prior to their return to the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Hospital personnel and patients greet former TWA hostages upon their a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Vice President George Bush speaks at the arrival of former TWA hostages. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Vice President George Bush speaks at the arrival of former TWA hostage...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Fernanco Serna Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan deplane after speaking privately with former TWA hostages upon their return to the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan deplane after speaking privately with...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lono Kollars Release Status: Rel... More

Servicemen in the crowd of well-wishers salute former TWA hostages as they arrive back in the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Servicemen in the crowd of well-wishers salute former TWA hostages as ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Hammond Release Status: Released... More

Spectators cheer the arrival of the former TWA hostages from Beirut, Lebanon. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Spectators cheer the arrival of the former TWA hostages from Beirut, L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Fernando Serna Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

One of 39 American flags flies at the entrance to the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where former TWA hostages are receiving medical checks prior to their return to the US. The 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

One of 39 American flags flies at the entrance to the USAF Regional Me...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

A crowd carrying a welcome home banner waits to greet former TWA hostages arriving back to the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A crowd carrying a welcome home banner waits to greet former TWA hosta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Rele... More

Friends and family members wave to former TWA hostages as they arrive back in the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Friends and family members wave to former TWA hostages as they arrive ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Rele... More

A US naval officer at the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden answers reporters' questions concerning former TWA hostages who are at the center to receive medical checks prior to their return to the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A US naval officer at the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden answe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

A bus carrying former TWA hostages arrive at USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where they will be given medical checks prior to their return to the US. They had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A bus carrying former TWA hostages arrive at USAF Regional Medical Cen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

A welcome sign is displayed atop the air traffic control tower to celebrate the arrival of the former TWA hostages. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A welcome sign is displayed atop the air traffic control tower to cele...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Well-wishers wave America flags to welcome former TWA hostages back to the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Well-wishers wave America flags to welcome former TWA hostages back to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Rele... More

Vice-President and Mrs. George bush leave Air Force Two upon their arrival at the air base to greet former TWA hostages. The 39 U.S. citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Vice-President and Mrs. George bush leave Air Force Two upon their arr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Pellum Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

Spectators wave to former TWA hostages upon their arrival at the base. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Spectators wave to former TWA hostages upon their arrival at the base....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Flight commander Major (MAJ) LeRoy Edwards, right, and copilot Captain (CPT) Richard S. Wharton talk with reporters after transporting former TWA hostages to the base aboard a C-141B Starlifter aircraft. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Flight commander Major (MAJ) LeRoy Edwards, right, and copilot Captain...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Vice President George Bush greets former TWA hostages as they leave a C-141B Starlifter aircraft upon their arrival from Beirut, Lebanon. They are among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Vice President George Bush greets former TWA hostages as they leave a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Patrick H. Nugent Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan prepare to depart the flight line aboard Marine One, a VH-3D Sea King helicopter from Marine Helicopter Squadron 1. They are leaving the base after participating in a ceremony honoring former TWA hostages upon their return to the U.S. The 39 U.S. citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan prepare to depart the flight line abo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Rele... More

A security policeman stands guard outside the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden where former TWA hostages will be given medical checks prior to their return to the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A security policeman stands guard outside the USAF Regional Medical Ce...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Media photographers take pictures from outside the front gate of the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where former TWA hostages are receiving medical checks prior to their return to the US. The 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Media photographers take pictures from outside the front gate of the U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

A chartered TWA L-1011 aircraft waits for former TWA hostages to board for a flight to the US. The 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A chartered TWA L-1011 aircraft waits for former TWA hostages to board...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan greet former TWA hostages on the flight line upon their arrival back to the US. They are part of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan greet former TWA hostages on the flig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Rele... More

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan and well-wishers salute the flag during a ceremony honoring former TWA hostages upon their return to the US. The 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan and well-wishers salute the flag duri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Hammond Release Status: Released... More

Sergeant (SGT) Leroy McKenzie, loadmaster aboard the C-141B Starlifer aircraft that brought former TWA hostages to the base, talks to a reporter. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Sergeant (SGT) Leroy McKenzie, loadmaster aboard the C-141B Starlifer ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Vice President George Bush speaks at the arrival of former TWA hostages. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Vice President George Bush speaks at the arrival of former TWA hostage...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Patrick H. Nugent Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Spectators wait for former TWA hostages to arrive at the base, where they will board a flight to Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. The 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Spectators wait for former TWA hostages to arrive at the base, where t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A crowd carrying welcome home signs waits to greet former TWA hostages arriving back in the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A crowd carrying welcome home signs waits to greet former TWA hostages...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Hammond Release Status: Released... More

Sergeant (SGT) Deadra Tabone, 435th Security Police Squadron, stands guard during the arrival of Vice President George Bush. Bush is arriving at the base to greet former TWA hostages. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Sergeant (SGT) Deadra Tabone, 435th Security Police Squadron, stands g...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Fernando Serna Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Spectators await the arrival of the former TWA hostages from Beirut, Lebanon. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Spectators await the arrival of the former TWA hostages from Beirut, L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Fernando Serna Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Spectators hold up a sign welcoming former TWA hostages to the base. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Spectators hold up a sign welcoming former TWA hostages to the base. T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Vice President George Bush speaks at the arrival of former TWA hostages. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Vice President George Bush speaks at the arrival of former TWA hostage...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Patrick H. Nugent Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Spectators cheer the arrival of Vice President George Bush prior to the arrival of former TWA hostages. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Spectators cheer the arrival of Vice President George Bush prior to th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Fernando Serna Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

President Ronald Reagan speaks during a ceremony honoring former TWA hostages upon their return to the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shi'ite Moslem terrorists

President Ronald Reagan speaks during a ceremony honoring former TWA h...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lono Kollars Release Status: Rel... More

A crowd carrying welcome home signs waits to greet former TWA hostages arriving back in the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A crowd carrying welcome home signs waits to greet former TWA hostages...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Rele... More

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