Tokyo, May 16, 1962: Princess Michiko (center), Princess Chichibu (behind Michiko) and Empress Nagako listen attentively as Capt. Don Christinson explains blood transfusion techniques. Looking on (left) is Airman 1st Class William Brown. Christinson and Brown were both members of a mobile disaster unit from the 6022d U.S. Air Force Hospital at Johnson Air Station. The unit teamed up with members of the Japanese Red Cross Society, units of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces, police and fire brigades and private Japanese companies to stage a mock disaster demonstration.

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