Original Associated Press wire photo documenting recovery efforts following the United Airlines DC-4 crash at New York's LaGuardia Field on May 29, 1947. Firefighters and police search through the charred wreckage after the airliner crashed shortly after takeoff. Victims can be seen in the foreground as emergency crews work at the disaster scene. The original AP caption is included separately and remains taped to the bottom of the photograph. The reverse bears an Associated Press wire stamp. Photo measures approximately 8¾ × 7 inches. This photograph came from the archive of a Pittsburgh area newspaper. Please see photos.
