WW1 AEF Aero 157th 1918 Caudron plane Ground Crew at Chatillon-sur-Seine Photo

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 is a vintage original photograph depicting an early WWII-era biplane surrounded by a group of uniformed individuals, likely pilots and ground crew, at an airfield in Chatillon-sur-Seine, France, during 1918. The aircraft is identifiable by its dual-wing structure, characteristic of military biplanes from that time. The people in the image are dressed in heavy coats, suggesting a cold environment, reflecting military attire of the era. The 157th Aero Squadron was active during World War I, engaging in reconnaissance missions and supporting the Allied forces. This squadron played a significant role in the air combat of the period and contributed to the evolution of military aviation tactics. Captured during their time on the airfield, such images provide a glimpse into the daily lives of these aviators and ground crew, showing the camaraderie and intensity of life during the war. CAVARDON

Price: 24 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

End Time: 2025-01-30T14:56:26.000Z

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