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 photograph captures members of the 157th Aero Squadron posing in front of a Farman biplane at an airfield in Chatillon-sur-Seine, France, during the year 1918. The soldiers in uniform exhibit a sense of camaraderie and pride in their aviation unit, which significantly contributed to aerial reconnaissance and support during World War I. The scene provides a glimpse into early military aviation and the environment of a wartime airfield. The 157th Aero Squadron was formed in 1917 and played a crucial role in the American Expeditionary Forces, providing essential air support during key military operations. Biplanes like the Farman were vital to the success of air campaigns, serving various roles including reconnaissance, bombing, and ground support. The presence of these aircraft significantly transformed combat strategies and established the foundational aspects of modern air warfare. The caption on the front of the photograph reads "Farnan," which likely refers to the type of aircraft, the Farman biplane. This name evokes the legacy of early aviation and serves as an important identifier for collectors and historians.
Price: 23 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-09-30T13:56:26.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
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, aviation pioneers, vintage aircraft
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
