1930's Golden Age Aviation Photo Barney Rawson Canada Barnstormer Weather pilot

Description: offered by ...... CompanyStoreAntiques of Rhode Island A WORD ABOUT FEEDBACK: I am available to help at anytime, if a problem arises, just message me! Both US and international buyers welcome!Original 1930's press photo Barney Rawson, Canadian barnstormer, weather pilot and 1st to fly a jet engine in Canada Photo meas. approx.: 7.25"x 9.5"From website for Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame: "Bernard Anderson (Barney) Rawson was born in Fort William, Ontario, in 1907.. He graduated with a Commercial Pilot's Licence from the Dungan School of Aviation at Cleveland, Ohio in 1928. Until 1934 he was employed as Chief Pilot for three American companies. For two years he flew open-cockpit biplanes for the U.S. Weather Bureau taking daily upper air readings at 18,000 feet (5,486 m). These flights were the beginning of mass air analysis, permitting present-day long-range weather forecasting.Rawson was the first non-military pilot to fly a jet aircraft in Canada when he flew the British Gloster Meteor Fighter at Edmonton, Alberta." Photo is from a large lot of original period press photos! They are not from the Brown Bros. archive. Please see my other listings of original aviation press photos, including many Lindbergh photos. Always happy to combine shipping, just message me! Shipping to USA 6.50. International 19.99 or through eBay International Shipping--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Some Good Reasons Why You Should Buy From Me! Bringing you the best in vintage collectibles, tools, antiques, and musical instruments! Committed to establishing TRUST AND PERFORMANCE with our customers!! Clear crisp pictures that help you make the right decision. Reasonable shipping fees and safe professional packaging. Items shipped within 24 hours of payment received. Tracking number available directly from the carrier. Insurance is provided by me. CONTACT US For any question or concerns regarding your purchase, please send me a message through eBay by “Asking seller a question” at the bottom of the listing in question, most questions will be answered within hours. If you ever have a problem with your item please contact me within the next 48 hours of receiving it to allow me to work out a solution PAYMENT: You will get an Invoice from eBay at the end of the auction, please pay at your earlier convenience. If you have requested combined shipping, please do not pay the first ebay invoice you get, but rather wait for me to send you a corrected invoice. Typical shipping times from USPS: USPS Priority Mail 2 to 3 days usually twice more expensive USPS First Class 3 to 5 days, Small items only up to 13oz WARRANTY: 100% money back if the item is not what the pictures or the description represent. If the item gets damaged during transit, buyer and seller work together to file a claim. (Used and vintage items are sold as-is, based on a thorough description I provide). We will always work to make sure you have what you need for the success of your project.FB

Price: 17.99 USD

Location: Providence, Rhode Island

End Time: 2024-08-08T02:09:01.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.5 USD