Description
Vintage panoramic aviation photograph showing what appears to be an early EL AL Israel Airlines Lockheed Constellation being serviced on the ramp at night. The scene includes a Shell fuel truck at left, ground crew and service equipment around the aircraft, and a lift/device marked PAA, likely connected to Pan American Airways ground operations.
This is an excellent mid-century aviation image with strong crossover appeal for collectors of early EL AL history, Lockheed Constellation aircraft, international airline operations, Pan Am/PAA ground equipment, and Shell aviation fuel service.
Key features:
* Approx. 9.5 x 3 inches
* Panoramic black-and-white aviation photograph
* EL AL / Israel Airlines Lockheed Constellation subject
* Night ramp servicing scene with crew and equipment
* Shell fuel truck visible
* PAA / Pan Am-marked ramp equipment visible
* Blank reverse, with no written caption or press stamp
Condition: Vintage photo with light handling wear and a few slight creases visible in the paper; no full fold-over bends. Blank reverse has light age toning/soiling. Please view all photos for condition details.
A desirable and unusual early airline photograph with a strong combination of subject matter: EL AL, the classic Lockheed Constellation, Shell aviation fueling, and PAA/Pan Am ramp equipment in one panoramic scene.
