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 depicts a military scene featuring artillery passing through Chatillon-sur-Seine, France, captured in 1918. The image shows a cannon with soldiers in the vicinity, set against a backdrop of sparse trees and fencing, illustrating the landscape during World War I. The setting indicates the movement of military equipment during this period. The 157th Aero Squadron, to which Sgt. Alexander Wilson belonged, played a vital role in aerial operations during the latter part of World War I. Chatillon-sur-Seine served as a significant airfield, where many pilots undertook missions, which would have included reconnaissance and support for ground troops. Photos taken during this time, especially those involving combat, provide crucial insights into the experiences and technologies of the war. The caption on the front of the photograph reads: "GUN'S PASSING THRU CHATILLON-SUR-SEINE." This text adds context to the visual elements, emphasizing the military nature of the scene captured.
Price: 24 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-30T14:56:26.000Z
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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: Chatillon-sur-Seine, World War I, artillery, military, soldiers
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, transportation, aviation
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