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 serene winter scene taken in 1918, likely in France during World War I. The image portrays a snow-covered setting featuring traditional architecture, including buildings lining a frozen waterway and a quaint stone bridge. Bare trees in the background suggest a tranquil ambiance. While the exact location is not specified, the style of the buildings indicates a European village atmosphere, possibly linked to the wartime experiences of Sgt. Alexander Wilson of the 157th Aero Squadron, who served primarily out of an airfield at Chatillon-sur-Seine. Sgt. Alexander Wilson of the 157th Aero Squadron was part of a pivotal moment in aviation history during World War I. The 157th Aero Squadron played a significant role in reconnaissance and support missions, contributing to the Allied war effort. During this period, aviators were becoming increasingly crucial for intelligence and tactical advantages in combat. Photographs taken by squadron members like Wilson provide a unique glimpse into both their operational environment and the everyday life in wartime Europe, including peaceful landscapes that stood in contrast to the tumult of war.
Price: 24 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-11-30T14:56:26.000Z
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: historic, winter, Europe, architecture, military, snow
Theme: history, conflicts & wars, architecture, travel
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
