Begroeting van een vliegtuig van de Netherlands Government Air Transport c. 1945 - 1946

"Begroeting van een vliegtuig van de Netherlands Government Air Transport," an anonymous black and white photograph from the Rijksmuseum, depicts the arrival of a Douglas DC-4 aircraft, a symbol of the postwar Netherlands' rebuilding efforts. The image captures the moment a group of men, likely government officials, welcome the plane with a salute. The composition emphasizes the aircraft's powerful presence and the hope for a brighter future. The photograph provides a glimpse into a pivotal moment in Dutch aviation history.