The image is a black and white photograph of an airplane taking off from an airport runway. The airplane is in the center of the image, with its wings spread wide and its nose pointing upwards. It appears to be in mid-flight, with a large plume of smoke trailing behind it. The sky is overcast and the runway is empty, with no other planes or buildings visible in the background. The photograph is taken from a low angle, looking up at the airplane as it takes off.