Hughes H-4 Hercules

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Paul Briden / Alamy Stock Photo

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2JFTAC4

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69.6 MB (1.6 MB Compressed download)

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6048 x 4024 px | 51.2 x 34.1 cm | 20.2 x 13.4 inches | 300dpi

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27 June 2022

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