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 is an original photograph from 1918 depicting a Sopwith Snipe aircraft on an airfield, surrounded by a group of men, presumably military personnel from the 157th Aero Squadron. The scene captures the aircraft sitting on the grassy terrain, with individuals observing it closely. The backdrop hints at a military environment, likely taken at Chatillon-sur-Seine, France, where Sergeant Alexander Wilson and his squadron were stationed during World War I. The Sopwith Snipe was recognized as one of the most effective British fighter planes of World War I, known for its agility and firepower. The 157th Aero Squadron played a crucial role in aerial operations during the war, engaging in reconnaissance and combat missions to support ground troops. Photos from this period are often one-of-a-kind, taken by pilots or their colleagues, capturing moments of aviation history. Caption present: Sopwith Snipe
Price: 37 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-11-14T13:29:35.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
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: aviation, military, WWI, Sopwith, historical 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: 4.5x2.5
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924
Material: Paper
Features: Press Photograph
Style: Documentary
Number of Photographs: 1
