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 5x3.5" 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. The image depicts an RAF cadet in a training aircraft at Cochran Field, Georgia, USA, in 1942. The aircraft is positioned on a runway possibly preparing for takeoff or in formation for flight training exercises. The photo captures the essence of World War II-era aviation training.Cochran Field was an important training site during World War II, especially for allied forces, where cadets learned critical aviation skills. RAF cadets were often trained in the U.S. under the Arnold Scheme during this time, highlighting the international cooperation between the United States and the United Kingdom.The aircraft marked with "C121" and "10 475" is central to the scene. There are no additional visible textual elements in the image that provide further identification.
Price: 39 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-11-29T04:28:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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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: aviation, training, airfield, World War II
Theme: aviation, conflicts & wars, militaria, history
Featured Person/Artist: RAF Cadet G.A. Bennett
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1942
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 5x3.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed