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 4.5x2.5 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 World War I photo, taken in 1918, depicts a crashed French aircraft at Chatillon-sur-Seine, France. Two military personnel stand beside the downed plane, offering a glimpse into the aviation history of the period. This image is part of a collection associated with Sgt Alexander Wilson of the 157th Aero Squadron, which operated primarily from this airfield. During World War I, aviation played a crucial role in reconnaissance and combat. The 157th Aero Squadron was vital for air support, and their work involved piloting various aircraft, some of which were experimental. The display of wrecked planes was not uncommon, as many air missions faced significant challenges from enemy forces and mechanical failures. This image serves as a reminder of the perilous nature of early aviation during wartime and the sacrifices made by pilots and crews. French Plane Crashed at Chatillon-sur-Seine depicts the scene of two soldiers next to a downed aircraft. The caption on the photo reads: "French Plane Crashed at Chatillon-sur-Seine, has two Letard Motors."
Price: 28 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-22T14:17:33.000Z
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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, military, World War I, historical
Theme: conflicts & wars, aviation, history, militaria
Featured Person/Artist: none
Image Color: Black & White
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1918
Size: 4.5x2.5
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924
Material: Paper
Features: Press Photograph
Style: Documentary
Number of Photographs: 1
