The image is a black and white photograph of an old airplane on a runway. The airplane is a North American B-17 Flying Fortress, which was used by the United States Air Force during World War II. It is a twin-engine, single-engine propeller aircraft with a pointed nose and a pointed tail. The body of the aircraft is painted in the colors of the American flag, with the words "North American" and "BC-1" written on the side. The aircraft is parked on the tarmac, with a clear sky and mountains in the background. The photograph appears to be taken from a low angle, looking up at the airplane.