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The "Independence" preparing for a flight to Rio de Janeiro

62-717
Accession Number
62-717
9x7 inches
Black & White
Printer-Friendly Version
NAID 336563643
Related Collection
Ross, Charles G. Papers
Keywords
Presidential aircraft
Presidential trips
HST Keywords
Airplanes - Independence; Truman - Trips - Brazil - 1947
Rights

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Credit:
Abbie Rowe
National Park Service

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
The "Independence" being prepared for a flight to Rio de Janeiro. The "Independence" was made by the Douglas Aircraft Co. in California and entered service on July 1, 1947. It was a D.C. 6 and painted gold, blue and silver to represent an eagle. The pilot was Colonel Henry Myers.
Date(s)
August 31, 1947