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1957, original large six-sheet, 81″ x 81″. Original, rare item from an important movie: The authentic portrayal of capabilities, flight operations, and cockpit procedures. A look into strategic military aviation during the Cold War. Storyline included the Boeing KC-97 Stratofreighter aerial refueling tanker. Stored folded as issued. Exceptionally well-preserved example of a rare and desirable Cold War aviation item. Typically, these were assembled at the theatre with cheap tape. This one is as issued. For display purposes, some collectors will attach the panels with a strip of archival, removeable mending tissue such as Lineco, readily available from Amazon; a reversable procedure that will stabilize the item without damage. Another option is professional linen mounting. Please Note: Movie paper was primarily a cheap form of advertising for the movie, meant to be thrown away when the promotion was finished, typically the cheapest quality ink and paper was used. Additionally, these items were displayed in theaters; the following is common: Bleed-throughs/See-throughs, Creases, Drill Holes, Fading, Holes, Marks, Stains, Tape, Tears, Trimming, Wrinkles. General Size Guidelines: note that these are typical, but may vary slightly. Lobby card – (11″ X 14″). Insert – (14″ X 36″). One-sheet – (27″ X 41″). Three-sheet – (41″ X 79″) printed on thinner paper stock than one-sheets; fewer copies printed. Six-sheet – (81″ X 81″) printed on thinner paper stock than one-sheets; printed on four different panels; very few printed. General condition guidelines; use pictures as primary indication of condition ; feel free to message with any questions. Tem is in really excellent condition. May have minor imperfection. Very Good (VG): I. Tem has survived in pretty nice condition but has some relatively minor imperfections. Good (G): Average used condition. Tem has some significant imperfections. Tem has major, significant imperfections. Tem has major, significant imperfections; may be heavily defaced, extremely worn, and missing parts. Please message with any questions. Any questions, please ask. T H A N K S A L L!

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This Frame is in pre-owned condition. Original Preflight checklist book with pages and notes. Includes the 4×6 gicli print. Please review the detailed pictures. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

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This Frame is in pre-owned condition. Original Preflight checklist book with pages and notes. Includes the 4×6 gicli print. Please review the detailed pictures. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

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This Frame is in pre-owned condition. Original Preflight checklist book with pages and notes. Includes the 4×6 gicli print. Please review the detailed pictures. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

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This Frame is in pre-owned condition. Original Preflight checklist book with pages and notes. Includes the 4×6 gicli print. Please review the detailed pictures. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

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This Frame is in pre-owned condition. Original Preflight checklist book with pages and notes. Includes the 4×6 gicli print. Please review the detailed pictures. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

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This Frame is in pre-owned condition. Original Preflight checklist book with pages and notes. Includes the 4×6 gicli print. Please review the detailed pictures. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

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This Frame is in pre-owned condition. Original Preflight checklist book with pages and notes. Includes the 4×6 gicli print. Please review the detailed pictures. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

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Original Preflight checklist book with pages and notes. Includes the 4×6 gicli print.

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This Frame is in pre-owned condition. Original Preflight checklist book with pages and notes. Includes the 4×6 gicli print. Please review the detailed pictures. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

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