De Dag van de Vloot 1951 - 1953

"De Dag van de Vloot" (Day of the Fleet), a color photograph by David Ketel, captures a moment from 1951-1953 in the Netherlands. The image shows a crowd of people gathered around a US Air Force plane, providing a glimpse into the post-war era and the impact of American military presence in Europe. Ketel, known for his documentation of daily life, uses the composition to highlight the scale of the aircraft and the significance of the event. The photograph is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offering a valuable historical document of the time.