1970 Press Photo Mourning Service Munich Fire Catastrophe Victims Wreath

Victims of the Munich firs catastrophe are laid out: In the mourning hall of the Israelite churchyard in Munich the victims of the fire catastrophe of Febr. 13, 1970, and the victims of the attempt to the bus that was to reach the E1 A1 435 plane on the Munich airport Riem (Febr. 10th, 1970) have been laid out. In the fire, caused by arson, seven inmates of a Munich Israelite institute for aged people were killed. The President of the Federal Republic of Germany Heinemann will come to Munich on the occasion of the burial of the victims. Our picture shows the laid out victims.

Photo measures 8.5 x 6 inches.

Photo is dated 2-17-1970.

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