Arlington Public Library Center for Local History : Image : Flying White House [13-06-03-5081]

Flying White House

Image

Identifier:

13-06-03-5081

Description:

Reproduction image of a National Archives print that reads: "A full view of the four-motored Douglas C-54 skymaster dubbed the 'Flying White House', an ATC transport specially built for President Roosevelt. It has flown over 44 countries and established six world records since it was put into service exactly a year ago [1944]." Seven pilots are seen walking in front of the plane.

Date:

1945

Format:

1 photograph : b&w print ; 8 x 10 in.

Subject:

Library of Congress Subject Headings:

Airplanes; Air pilots

Rights:

This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited.

Source:

RG 13, Samuel Milner National Airport Research Papers, 1800-1981: 6-3

Location:

Arlington County (Va.)

Type:

Images

Publisher:

Center for Local History, Arlington Public Library

Samuel Milner National Airport Research Papers ➔