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 during his North American travels and orginates from his personal album. It is likely one of a kind. Type & Size: A 3x4" 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. This photo captures a close-up of the side of a train car with graffiti proclaiming "Britain & USA For Ever." The image suggests a wartime context, likely during World War II, reflecting the alliance and camaraderie between Britain and the United States. The railcar's details and rivets are prominently featured against the hand-painted message.During World War II, the United States and the United Kingdom formed a crucial alliance against the Axis powers, participating in numerous joint operations and military collaborations. This period witnessed significant transatlantic cooperation, with troops, resources, and technologies being shared between nations.Visible on the railcar: "BRITAIN & USA FOR EVER." There are no identifiable people in the photo.
Price: 28 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-11-28T21:38:20.000Z
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: train, graffiti, alliance, WWII
Theme: conflicts & wars, transportation, history, politics
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1940
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 3x4 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed