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An airman dressed as Santa is assisted with his helmet as he prepares to push boxes rigged with parachutes out the back of a 374th Airlift Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft to islanders of the Federated States of Micronesia. Flown by crews from the 345th and the 21st Airlift Squadrons, the C-130 is participating in Christmas Drop '92, the 40th anniversary of the humanitarian effort. Every Christmas since 1952, food, clothing, tools and toys donated by residents of Guam have been delivered by air to 40 Micronesian islands

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An airman dressed as Santa is assisted with his helmet as he prepares to push boxes rigged with parachutes out the back of a 374th Airlift Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft to islanders of the Federated States of Micronesia. Flown by crews from the 345th and the 21st Airlift Squadrons, the C-130 is participating in Christmas Drop '92, the 40th anniversary of the humanitarian effort. Every Christmas since 1952, food, clothing, tools and toys donated by residents of Guam have been delivered by air to 40 Micronesian islands

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State: Fs Micronesia (FM)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Gary Coppage

Release Status: Released to Public
Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas or Father Christmas, is a legendary figure who is said to bring gifts to children on Christmas Eve. The modern version of Santa Claus is based on a number of historical and cultural influences, including the Dutch legend of Sinterklaas, British and American Christmas traditions, and the Christian bishop Saint Nicholas. The figure of Santa Claus as we know him today - a jolly, plump man with a white beard, red suit, and black boots - was popularized in the 19th century through the work of various writers and artists, including Clement Clarke Moore and Thomas Nast. Today, Santa Claus is a beloved symbol of the holiday season, and continues to be a source of joy and excitement for children and adults alike.

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01/12/1992
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The U.S. National Archives
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