Trans World Airliner Tail Section

Dateca. 1950

Mediumgelatin silver print

Dimensions7 5/16 × 9 5/8 in. (18.6 × 24.4 cm)

ClassificationsPhotography

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum; Gift of John Airy

Object numberPA1982.180.055.C

DescriptionThis image depicts the tail section of a Trans World Airlines plane at the Albuquerque Airport in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The wording on the plane's tail fins reads "505 N86509". The plane is chrome in color. Behind the plane, the main terminal of the airport is visible. The word "Albuquerque" has been inscribed over the main entrance. Several passengers can be seen walking towards this entrance from the plane.

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