[Airship "Boomerang" on fire]

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Identifier2008-03-31_image_GP081SourceThe Peter M. Bowers Photograph Collection and Papers (2008-03-31), Glass Plate Box 2Series2008-03-31, Series I-CDescriptionPhotograph (reproduction) of the airship "Boomerang" on fire, Waterville, Maine, September 2, 1908. Pilot Charles O. Jones is visible at the controls. Shortly after this photo was taken, the airship plunged to the ground and Jones fell to his death.

Caption: "Last flight of Chas O. Jones in the Boomerang at Waterville, ME losing his life. The airship destroyed by fire. / Sept. 2, 1908.

Caption on envelope: "Last flight of Chas O. Jones in the Boomerang / Waterville / 1908 September 02."Creation Date1908-09-02SubjectAirshipsAircraft accidentsJones, Charles O.PlaceWaterville (Me.)MaineUnited StatesExtent1 photograph : glass photonegative, black and white ; 7 x 5 inLanguageEnglishOriginal Formatglass plate negativesBibliographic CitationThe Peter M. Bowers Photograph Collection and Papers/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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