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Photos: Atlanta arts patrons die in 1962 Paris plane crash
The June 4, 1962, front page of the Atlanta Constitution gave Atlantans the tragic news that over 100 of their fellow citizens had perished in the Orly plane crash near Paris, France. Onboard were prominent leaders in the Atlanta arts community on a tour of European museums..
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June 3, 1962 - Paris, France - The twisted remains of an Air France Boeing 707 jet are scattered over Orly Field near Paris. The tail section is the only recognizable part of the plane after it crashed on takeoff.
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