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1964 Press Photo Rescuer and dog at Air crash near Innsbruck

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Air crash near Innsbruck: The British Aeroplane "Bristol Britannia" has crashed against the top of the "Glungezer " ( 2678 meters). The machine had 78 persons on board, who wanted to make holidays in Innsbruck. All 78 passengers and the 8 men of the personal have been dead. This dog of the inner of the hut on the Patschrkofel gave the first sign of the catastrophe. He barked and barked till his master went out and tried to find the reason of the unrest of the dog. In the thick fog he could not find anything, but later it was clear, REX barked because he heard the air crash in the nearness.

Photo measures 6 x 8.25 inches.

Photo is dated 3-1-1964.



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