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WW1 AEF Aero 157th 1918 Caproni Aircraft at Chatillon-sur-Seine airfield Photo

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 4.5x2.5 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. This original 1918 photograph depicts a Caproni aircraft, identified by the caption written below. The image likely captures Sgt. Alexander Wilson's time with the 157th Aero Squadron, primarily stationed at Chatillon-sur-Seine in France during World War I. The photo showcases the front view of the plane on the airfield, offering a glimpse into the aviation technology of that era. The Caproni aircraft was part of a series developed by the Italian company Caproni, which played a crucial role in military aviation during World War I. These aircraft were primarily utilized for bombing and reconnaissance missions. The 157th Aero Squadron contributed significantly to aerial support, intelligence gathering, and operational success throughout the conflict. Images like this one are valuable as they document the advancement in aircraft design and the experiences of pilots during the Great War. Caproni is the only identifiable text visible in the image, specifying the type of aircraft. No additional inscriptions or notable names are present in this photograph.

Price: 34 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

End Time: 2024-10-14T12:29:35.000Z

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Item Specifics

Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Type: Photograph

Subject: aviation, military history, WWI, historical aviation

Theme: aviation, conflicts & wars, history, militaria

Featured Person/Artist: none

Image Color: Black & White

Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print

Year of Production: 1918

Size: 4.5x2.5

Original/Licensed Reprint: Original

Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924

Material: Paper

Features: Press Photograph

Style: Documentary

Number of Photographs: 1

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