1973 Press Photo Air Force Col. Joseph W. Kittinger arrives at Clark Air Base

Air Force Col. Joseph W. Kittinger arrives at Clark Air Base. Air Force Colonel Joseph W. Kittinger Jr. of Orlando, Florida, gives the "V" for Victory" sign as he addresses well wishers Wednesday at Clark Air Base, Philippines, after arriving from Hanoi. The Tampa, Florida native, who was shot down over North Vietnam on May 11, 1972, told the crowd: "We are very proud to be American---and back."

Photo is dated 1973.

Photo measures 8 x 10.5 inches.