[Man in flight gear and others consulting teletype tape]

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Identifier1983-11-18-A_image_001SourceThe Elliott N. Couden Airmail Collection (1983-11-18-A), Box 1, Folder 4CreatorUnited AirlinesDescriptionPhotograph of a man in flight gear and others consulting teletype tape in a Weather Bureau office, circa 1920s-1930s.

Caption: "United Air Lines Photo."

Typed caption on verso: "United Air Line Photo / Weather reports are collected from many stations and each pilot, prior to taking off, is given the latest information and after he is in the air this is supplemented by later data which is radiophoned to him. This interior view of a Weather Bureau office shows weather reports coming off the tape of the teletype machines, which give almost instantaneous connection with the reporting station."
Creation Datecirca 1920s-1930sSubjectAir pilotsMeteorological servicesUnited States. Weather BureauUnited AirlinesAids to air navigationExtent1 photograph : print, black and white ; 10 x 8 in.LanguageEnglishOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Elliott N. Couden Airmail Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyright

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CollectionElliott N. Couden Airmail CollectionCollection AreaArchives

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