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Photograph of Boeing Flying Fortress

 Item
Identifier: M283.05.0012.00005

Abstract

Color photograph of Boeing Flying Fortress amid clouds over mountainous terrain. In matting are the words: ''2nd Lt. Dale W. Kehl Honor Student boeing Flying Fortress School, Seattle, Washington.''

Dates

  • 1894-2008

Rights and Usage Statement

Copyright not evaluated: The copyright and related rights status of this Item has not been evaluated. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. See: https://rightsstatements.org/page/CNE/1.0/?language=en

Extent

From the File: 1 Items : flat box (16 x 12 x 3 inches)

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

Series 5 contains correspondence, documents, memorabilia and photographs of Dale and Loraine Kehl and their family.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good Image is 6 x 9 inches, matted to 11 x 14 inches. 11x 14 inches color

Inscription and Marks

Written in grey on the lower portion of the photo: ''''2nd Lt. Dale W. Kehl Honor Student boeing Flying Fortress School, Seattle, Washington.'' Printed on the back: ''This is the Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress, latest improved model of this famous high-altitude, daylight precision bomber. The Boeing Flying Fortress has four engines and a wing span of approximately 105 feet. It has a top speed well in excess of 300 miles an hour, a service ceiling considerably above 35,000 feet, is heavily armed and is capable of operating over a long range with heavy bomb load. The Flying Fortress was designed and developed by the Boeing Aircraft Company, and the term 'Flying Fortress' is a Boeing trade-mark. Boeiing plants are located in Seattle adn Renton, Washington; Wichita, Kansas; and Vancouver, B.C.''

Creator

Repository Details

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