Description: This is an original WWI photo from pilot Sgt Alexander Wilson, 157th Aero Squadron, 1918. Served primarily out of Chatillon-sur-Seine, France. After the war he went on to the Second Corps School. These photos appear to have been taken by either him or others in his squadron and many are likely one of a kind. The back side of most photos from his scrapbook have remnants from being glued in. See photos for condition. Type & Size: A 3.5x2.5 original photograph. Condition: The photos from this lot are very old and condition varies. Please see photos. The back side of most photos in this lot have remnants from being glued in a scrapbook. The photograph is an original image from 1918 showing a biplane labeled "LIBERTY '12'" with a pilot or ground crew member standing beside it. It was taken during World War I, likely at an airfield at Chatillon-sur-Seine, France. This image provides a glimpse into the aviation technology of the time and features a notable aircraft associated with the Liberty L-12 engine. The presence of other planes in the background suggests a bustling airfield atmosphere. The Liberty L-12 engine was instrumental in the development of military aviation during World War I. With its powerful design, it was used in various aircraft, providing an essential advantage in aerial combat. The image may represent a moment of pride for the 157th Aero Squadron, where pilots and crews worked tirelessly under challenging conditions. Given the historical significance of the biplane design and the technology of the era, this photograph serves as a valuable artifact of aviation history. LIBERTY '12'.
Price: 24 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-11-30T14:56:26.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: aviation, biplane, military, historical, US Army
Theme: aviation, conflicts & wars, history, transportation
Featured Person/Artist: none
Image Color: Black & White
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1918
Size: 3.5x2.5
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924
Material: Paper
Features: Press Photograph
Style: Documentary
Number of Photographs: 1