Vintage Aviation Airplane 1940s Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Original Photo

Description: An original vintage 1940s airplane photo from the well known Aeroplane Photo Supply of Canada.Type & Size: A 4x2.5" original photograph.Condition: Good to fair antique condition. Please see images for detailed scans. Photo may have age related fading, wrinkling, or other age deterioration. This photograph showcases a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, a prominent American heavy bomber used during World War II. The image captures the aircraft on an airfield, with its distinct four-engine design and military insignia visible on the fuselage and wings. The setting appears desolate and represents a typical scene of an operational airbase during the 1940s.The B-17 Flying Fortress was crucial during WWII, primarily used by the United States Army Air Forces. It was famed for its durability and ability to sustain extensive damage while still reaching its target. These bombers played a significant role in the strategic bombing campaigns over Europe, contributing to the Allied victory.Visible on the fuselage is the U.S. military star insignia, a standard marking for American aircraft. No specific caption or names are provided in the image, focusing solely on the aircraft itself.- - - Aeroplane Photo Supply was a Toronto-based company owned by C.G.B. Stuart, operating from the mid-1940s until 1959. Initially, it provided materials for Allied military aircraft recognition training during World War II. Post-war, the company expanded to offer aviation photographs to enthusiasts through advertisements in various publications. Upon Stuart's retirement in 1959, the business ceased operations, and approximately 30,000 photos from its collection were acquired by the National Air & Space Museum.

Price: 24 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

End Time: 2025-01-25T18:38:08.000Z

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