Armed Forces (ABRI) 52 Anniversary

Photo A: Reception

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OLD GENERALS: L.B. Moerdani (right) cracks a joke as he congratulates A.H. Nasution on his promotion to five-star general. The two former defense ministers were accompanied by their wives during a reception to mark the 52nd anniversary of the Armed Forces at the State Palace yesterday.

Photo B/C: Parade

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ON TARGET: An Army parachutist lands on top of a rubber boat formation supported by a group of soldiers during a ceremony to mark the Armed Forces's 52nd anniversary (left photo). President Soeharto (above) with the military's top brass behind him, salutes troops during a military parade at Halim Perdanakusuma Airbase.

Photo D: Spectators

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PEOPLE'S POWER: Spectators climb on top of Army tanks for a better view of the military parade during the anniversary ceremony at Halim Perdanakusuma Airbase.

Photo E: Women

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FAIR BATTLE: Members of the Army's Women Corps display their gun handling skills during a military parade at Halim Perdanakusuma Airbase.

Photo F: Maneuver

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FREE FALL: A Hercules C-130 flies at low altitude to drop troops during a maneuver for attacking enemy bases. The maneuver was one of several attractions during the military parade at the Armed Forces' 52nd anniversary ceremony yesterday.