Frankfurt, Germany, Aug. 10, 1950: After disembarking from the plane, an airman gives his wife some relief by taking their daughter. U.S. European Command (EUCOM) personnel and their families debark from the Pan American clipper ship called “Morning Star.” The plane brought a record passenger load from New York City to Rhein-Main Airport. One-third of the 93 on board were children under the age of 11.

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