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 original photograph captures a Zeppelin on exhibition in Paris, featuring a detailed view of the airship's structure. Dated from 1918, it likely showcases a notable moment in aviation history as the world was experiencing the advancements in air travel. The image portrays the enormous Zeppelin, surrounded by industrial equipment, indicating it was an important display at the time. Zeppelins were significant during World War I, primarily used for reconnaissance and bombing missions. After the war, they became a means of commercial travel and were renowned for their size and elegance. The use of Zeppelins in Europe during this period signified a leap forward in aviation technology, despite their vulnerability to enemy fire and other hazards. Zeppelin on exhibition in Paris is the caption visible on the image. There are no identifiable individuals depicted or mentioned in this photograph.
Price: 24 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-11-30T14:56:25.000Z
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: aviation, airship, history, Paris, wartime
Theme: aviation, conflicts & wars, history, transportation
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
