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 WWI photograph features an Italian Caproni aircraft with a group of soldiers standing nearby. The image is indicative of the aviation activities during the war, specifically in 1918 when Sergeant Alexander Wilson of the 157th Aero Squadron served at an airfield in Chatillon-sur-Seine, France. The plane, identified by its registration number, captures a moment that showcases both the technology of the time and the personnel involved in aerial warfare. The Caproni was a notable bomber aircraft used during World War I, known for its distinctive three-engine design and significant contribution to strategic bombing missions. The 157th Aero Squadron was one of the squadrons involved in reconnaissance and bombing missions, showcasing the evolution of air combat. This photograph likely documents a unique moment in history, with images from that period being rare and valuable for collectors and historians. Italian Caproni.
Price: 33.1 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-14T13:02:13.000Z
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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
Size: 4.5x2.5
Image Color: Black & White
Material: Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: WWI, aviation, military, photography, historical
Type: Photograph
Year of Production: 1918
Number of Photographs: 1
Theme: conflicts & wars, aviation, history, transportation
Style: Documentary
Features: Press Photograph
Featured Person/Artist: none
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print