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. This original 1918 photograph features a group of soldiers gathered around a Farman aircraft, identified by the caption visible on the bottom of the image. Taken at an airfield, likely in France, during World War I, this image showcases members of the 157th Aero Squadron, which primarily operated out of Chatillon-sur-Seine. The scene captures the camaraderie of these pilots and crew as they interact with the early military aviation technology of the time. The Farman aircraft, a prominent early aviation design, was used extensively during the war for reconnaissance and other missions. The 157th Aero Squadron played an important role in military aviation, and many pilots took on the task of photography in addition to their flying duties, creating a historical visual record. Aircraft like the Farman were crucial in changing warfare tactics, allowing for aerial reconnaissance and better coordination on the ground. The bottom of the photograph clearly reveals the word "FARMAN," indicating the type of aircraft present in the image. The soldiers in the image are likely from the US Army, representing the American forces that contributed to the aerial efforts during the conflict. The presence of the Farman plane adds historical value to this photograph, as it exemplifies the evolution of aviation in military contexts.
Price: 24 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-30T14:56:26.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
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, military history, WWI, soldiers, aerial reconnaissance
Theme: conflicts & wars, aviation, history, people
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
