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Raising the Safety Factor for German Fliers

Berlin


Date
1933, Januar 18
Location
Berlin
Country
Germany
Material
silver gelatin print on glossy paper
Size
15,2 (17,9) x 21,2 (22,8) cm
Artist
ACME · Unidentified Photographer

Description

Intricate instruments are used to insure the safety of airplane pilots operating from the Tempelhof airdrome, Berlin. Radio broadcasts to pilots advise them of the weather conditions and give them bearings relative to their courses. The above photo shows a bearing being plotted out in the wireless station of Tempelhof. Credit (ACME)  1/17/33 Stamp: ACME Newspictures, Inc. Stamp: Ref. Dept. Jan 21 1933 N. E. A. Handwritten: A 53605