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 Georgia 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 6x3.5" 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. A group of RAF pilots are seen gathered on a military truck, likely preparing for a social event, in Cochran Field, Macon, Georgia, in 1942. The pilots are leaning over the side of the truck, smiling and interacting, reflecting a moment of camaraderie and leisure during their time stationed in the USA.During World War II, RAF pilots were stationed at various bases in the United States for training purposes as part of the Lend-Lease program. Cochran Field served as a significant training ground, and such gatherings were common as a way to foster morale and build relationships between British and American military personnel.Visible on the truck in the photograph are markings indicating "U.S.A. W-463890," which identifies it as a military vehicle. No captions or other identifying information are visible on the image to name any individuals.
Price: 28 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-29T04:27:18.000Z
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: military training, camaraderie, USA, truck, soldiers, RAF, 1940s
Theme: aviation, military, social history, people
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1942
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 6x3.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
