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Original print is of inferior quality. Photograph caption dated October 11, 1956 reads, "New Constellation in maiden flight - Picture above catches first take-off of Lockheed's new 1649A Super Constellation transport in Burbank. Great 150-foot wings give it unprecedented range to fly passenger routes up to 6,300 miles. Plane is in quantity production for world airlines."
Lockheed Air Terminal, Inc Lockheed Corporation Airplanes--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Airports--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Photographers--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Men--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Constellation (Transport planes) Lockheed aircraft Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.)
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