Harriman Mission to Russia

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20050623

Description

American delegates embarked on a 28,000 mile around the world trip. The Harriman Mission to Russia is the first world tour since the war began in Europe. The team traveled on a consolidated B-24 Army Bomber, which departed from Bolling Field in Washington, D. C. The plane has averaged 230 miles per hour over the entire distance. The crew stopped in Fort Worth, Texas, on their way home to Washington, D. C. The plane is pictured at the Municipal Airport, Wednesday night for the layover. An American flag is painted on the side and a gun is visible at the nose. The mission marked the first time a B-24 crossed the Pacific Ocean.

Archival Date

1941-10-29

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1431

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Harriman Mission to Russia; Planes; Missions; World Tours; Municipal Airport; Military; Airplanes; Flags--United States