Armed Forces Day, 1957

2 images. Armed Forces Day, 18 May 1957. Robert McPherson (United States Marine Corps Private); Fredie Maw - 12 years); Victor Barron (Private First Class); Robert Herbel - 9 years; Laura Lee Bern - 6 years; Lieutenant Commander Don Miles; Babs Manausa (Miss Van Nuys); Kenneth Betsalel-5 years."; Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Gray. Date: 1957-05-18. Reporter: Farrell. Assignment: Armed Forces Day. 21 & 22: USMC Pvt. Robert McPherson stands guard as Fredie Maw, 12, climbs on barrel of 155 MM Howitzer gun at Van Nuys Airport. PFC Victor Barron shows Robert Herbel, 9, how tank gun operates as Laura Lee Bern 6, of Reseda, holds ears. Lt. Comdr. Don Miles and Babs Manausa (Miss Van Nuys) looks over Navy Rescue Helicopter. Miles in civilian life operates Police Department Patrol helicopter over freeways. 81 & 82: Kenneth Betsalel, 5, checks instrumental panels of Air Force PBY."