PFTP: American Airlines

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Brother Bob Proctor was living in Phoenix and caught some classic images at the airport in 1959. Apparently American 707-123 N7501A, Flagship Michigan was in town on a training flight or perhaps a diversion. Either way, its No. 2 engine receives attention, with the airplane parked away from the terminal.

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