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Lot #276
End of WWI: Aviation Celebration Original Photograph

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Description

Original vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 silver gelatin photograph by W. E. Averrett, showing dozens of pilots from Rockwell Field flying over San Diego to celebrate the end of World War I. Captioned in the lower right corner, "Flight by Rockwell Field Aviators over San Diego, celebrating Peace - Nov. 27, 1918," with a 1918 Kearny Photo Service copyright notice. In fine condition, with a few light stains and surface abrasions. Rockwell Field was the first U.S. Army school to provide flying training for military pilots.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts
  • Dates: #685 - Ended January 10, 2024