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International Gas Truck Refueling Airplane

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Workers refueling an airplane from an International gas truck as a small crowd is looking on. The airplane was owned by Western Canada Airways. The truck was owned by North Star Oil, Limited.

Date Created:
August 10, 1929
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created August 10, 1929

Physical Description

Format Image

Collection Information

Source Collection Glass negative series, circa 1900-1939

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012I3M
Legacy ID
WHi 9155

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