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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated November 2, 1955 reads, "Water from Magdalena River in South America splashes over nose of new Super Constellation for Avianca, Columbian [sic] airline, as Helena Rubiano de Obregon, wife of airline's president dedicates transport. Assisting her, from left, are president Gregorio Obregon, of Avianca, and president Robert Gross of Lockheed Aircraft Corp. Ceremonies were held at Burbank's Lockheed Terminal."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Gross, Robert E.,--1897-1961 Aerovi´as Nacionales de Colombia Aerovi´as Nacionales de Colombia--Presidents Lockheed Aircraft Corporation Lockheed Aircraft Corporation--Presidents Lockheed Air Terminal, Inc Dedications--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Flags--United States Flags--Colombia Airplanes--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Airports--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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