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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated August 7, 1962 reads, "Robert C. Alexander, of Hollywood, a 36-year-old student pilot, escaped with minor injuries when the Cessna 150 he was taxiing for a take-off at Whiteman Airpark in Pacoima suddenly swerved across 100 feet to open field, rolled into a storm drain and overturned. Alexander, who was on a solo flight, walked away from the crash to get help."
Aircraft accidents--California--Los Angeles Accident victims--California--Los Angeles Air pilots--California--Los Angeles Airports--California--Pacoima (Los Angeles) Spectators--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Boys--California--Los Angeles Cessna 150 (Private plane) Cessna aircraft Pacoima (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits
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