This is the Kepner Air Ambulance

This is the Kepner Air Ambulance

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Contributor(s):
Zwerdling, Michael, former owner
Publication:
Chicago : "C.T. Art-Colortone," [between 1940 and 1950]
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Air Ambulances
Transportation of Patients
Genre(s):
Postcard
Abstract:
Color postcard of the Kepner Air Ambulance. Side view of a white airplane on a runway. "Kepner" is on the side near the open door. A green ambulance is nearby, also labeled, Kepner. A patient is on a stretcher between the airplane and ambulance. The patient's head is raised and he is leaning against a white pillow, and covered by a dark gray blanket. A man dressed in a suit and overcoat is standing beside him, looking down at the patient. The background shows blue skies and some clouds and the sun setting. Text on verso: "This is the Kepner Air Ambulance that translates time into distance with safety, speed, comfort and efficiency when the occasion demands. Twin-engine Beechcraft, able to fly or land with either one of its engines alone, if necessary. Instrumention provides weather independence. Luxurious comfort facilities for patient and passengers. Experienced, careful pilot and co-pilot. Cost for this service is based on air-mileage."
Copyright:
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Extent:
1 postcard : 9 x 14 cm
Provenance:
Purchase; Michael Zwerdling; 2004; 04-22.
Technique:
color
NLM Unique ID:
101776355 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
D05624
OCLC no.:
1370212233
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101776355