1953 Press Photo Terrible aero-plane-accident near Frankfurt

Terrible aero-plane-accident near Frankfurt/Main: Yesterday afternoon one of the greatest aero-plane-catastrophes of the civil-air-navigation in Germany happened near the Rhine-Main air-port near Frankfurt/Main. A twin-engined machine of the Belgian aviation-company Sabena crushed down during starting short after a stop for the flight exploied and burnt. All 40 passengers and 4 men staff met their deaths. Photo shows the police seeking the remained trunks.

Photo measures 6 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 10-10-1953.



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