Mid-Continent Douglas DC-3 plane & Shell fuel - 1952 Stereo Realist slide #3566 For Sale

This is what AI thinks of this picture:

• This classic photograph captures a beautifully polished Douglas DC-3 airliner belonging to Mid-Continent Airlines.Key Visual Details
  • The Aircraft: The text stenciled right under the cockpit window identifies this specific plane as the "IOWAN", a naming convention typical for Mid-Continent Airlines' regional fleet operating through the American Midwest. The bold, stylized red speed lines painted along the nose and fuselage are characteristic of the carrier's mid-century branding.
  • The Refueling Operation: To the right, a vintage, bright red Shell oil truck with its distinct oval yellow tank stands ready to service the twin radial engines.
  • The Crew: Two men—likely the pilot or a station agent alongside a ground crew member—stand conversing on the tarmac, perfectly capturing the era of early commercial aviation.

Note: The film chips were heat-sealed on paper mounts (the original Stereo Realist mounting system) and glass. I removed the glass. If the film chips were falling off, I remounted in Realist aluminum mount. If they were held in place, I put tape at the top to hold them. You can tell which is which from the pictures. If you want, I can put glass around this slide (please ask) but I tend to think that glass is not good for slides in the long term.

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