Braniff plane crash near Dawson, Texas

Creator

Harry Cabluck Jr.

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Identifier

10023329

Description

A Braniff International Lockheed Electra plane exploded in midair near the Navarro County town of Dawson, Texas. Braniff officials reported that 84 people were killed. Pictured are rescue workers attempting to sift through wreckage of the plane.

Archival Date

1968-05-03

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6 05/04/1968 #5699 [Frame 2]

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Aircraft accidents; Debris; Rescue workers