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 the state during 1942 and 1943. This photo was taken by him and orginates from his personal album. It is likely one of a kind. Type & Size: A 3.5x2.5" 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. A couple is sharing a goodbye kiss at Moody Field, Valdosta, GA in 1942. The woman is wearing a coat with a fur collar, and the man is in military attire. Other individuals can be seen in the background, possibly soldiers and civilians, indicating a military farewell scene.Moody Field was an important military training site during World War II, serving as a base for pilot training. The year 1942 places this image in the context of World War II, when many such emotional farewells occurred as military personnel departed for service overseas.Text from the image/caption: "Advanced School Moody Field Valdosta GA Goodbye kiss 1942". No specific individuals are identifiable in this photo.
Price: 39 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-29T04:03:06.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
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: military, farewell, soldiers, 1942, emotional, love
Theme: conflicts & wars, people, love, social history
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1942
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 3.5x2.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
