Description: A vintage photo taken by Aviation Cadet G.A. Bennett of the Royal Air Force. He was part of the Arnold Scheme program, where British pilots trained and prepared for war in the United States in the early war years. He was stationed in bases throughout the state during 1942 and 1943. This photo was taken by him and orginates from his personal album. It is likely one of a kind. Type & Size: A 3.5x2.5" original photograph.Condition: Original and in fair to good vintage condition. As it originated from a personal photo album from the 1940s it may contain remnants from being part of an album - marks, scuffs, pieces of cardboard or adhesives, etc. please see the photo scans for precise condition. This photograph shows an aerial view of a landscape with distinct circular fields and a road pattern, taken from an aircraft. The aircraft's wing is visible in the image, displaying the roundel insignia used by U.S. military aircraft during World War II. The terrain suggests a rural area, possibly near a base or training facility relevant to the time period, and is photographed in 1942.During 1942, World War II was in full swing, and the significance of aerial photography was high for reconnaissance and strategic planning. The use of aircraft for intelligence gathering and mapping of territories was crucial for gaining an advantage in military operations. Kibbutz locations were often involved in agricultural production and training, which could be related to the setup seen in the photo.
Price: 24 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-28T16:12:35.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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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
Type: Photograph
Subject: landscape, reconnaissance, aerial photography, military, World W
Theme: conflicts & wars, aviation, militaria, history
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1942
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 3.5x2.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed