1918 Early Aviation Photo Bombing Formation Ellington Field Houston Texas TX

Description: offered by ...... CompanyStoreAntiques of Rhode Island A WORD ABOUT FEEDBACK: I am available to help at anytime, if a problem arises, just message me! Both US and international buyers welcome!Date of photo: July 1918, Place: Houston, TX (Ellington Field)Photo measures 6.5"x8.5"Original 1918 photo bombing formation, likely Curtiss Jenny's JN, World War I aviation training Ellington Field, Houston, TexasPeriod typing on reverse: AVIATION: A bombing formation, photograph made from another plane. Ellington Field, Houston, TexasPeriod stamp on reverse: Released by Committee Pub. Inf. JUL 23, 1918, Brown Bros. New York, New YorkFrom the famous Brown Bros. archive, link: http://brownbrothersusa.com/Ellington Field is vitally important in the history of US Army aviation and Texas aviation...and also in the development of the Houston, TX area.From link: https://historycollection.jsc.nasa.gov/JSCHistoryPortal/history/ellington/Ellington.pdf: "In 1917, the U.S. government purchased 1,280 acres of land fromDr. R. W. Knox and the Wright Land Company 25 miles south of Houston nearGenoa, Texas. War Department officials selected the Houston area because of theweather conditions necessary for flight training. Soon after construction began,the Secretary of War announced that the new base would be named after Lt. EricLamar Ellington, an army aviator who was killed four years earlier at NorthIsland Army Aviation School in California....In November, the 120th Aero Squadron was transferred from Kelly Field to Houston. Only a few U.S. Army Air Service aircraft arrived with the squadron. Most of the Curtiss JN-4 Jennys were shipped in wooden crates by railcar..." Fully insured shipping to USA 6.50. International fully insured shipping 22USD or through eBay's international shipping program.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Some Good Reasons Why You Should Buy From Me! Bringing you the best in vintage collectibles, tools, antiques, and musical instruments! Committed to establishing TRUST AND PERFORMANCE with our customers!! Clear crisp pictures that help you make the right decision. Reasonable shipping fees and safe professional packaging. Items shipped within 24 hours of payment received. Tracking number available directly from the carrier. Insurance is provided by me. CONTACT US For any question or concerns regarding your purchase, please send me a message through eBay by “Asking seller a question” at the bottom of the listing in question, most questions will be answered within hours. If you ever have a problem with your item please contact me within the next 48 hours of receiving it to allow me to work out a solution PAYMENT: You will get an Invoice from eBay at the end of the auction, please pay at your earlier convenience. If you have requested combined shipping, please do not pay the first ebay invoice you get, but rather wait for me to send you a corrected invoice. Typical shipping times from USPS: USPS Priority Mail 2 to 3 days usually twice more expensive USPS First Class 3 to 5 days, Small items only up to 13oz WARRANTY: 100% money back if the item is not what the pictures or the description represent. If the item gets damaged during transit, buyer and seller work together to file a claim. (Used and vintage items are sold as-is, based on a thorough description I provide). We will always work to make sure you have what you need for the success of your project.

Price: 19.99 USD

Location: Providence, Rhode Island

End Time: 2025-01-26T23:39:59.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.5 USD