WW2 RAF Georgia 1942 Pilot Cockpit Cochran Field Arnold Scheme Original Photo

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 pilot is seen from the side, seated in the cockpit of an aircraft at Cochran Field, Georgia. The individual is wearing headphones and looking towards the front, suggesting they are either preparing for takeoff or already in flight. The photograph was taken in 1942, during the height of World War II, capturing the essence of military aviation at the time.Cochran Field, now known as Middle Georgia Regional Airport, was utilized as a training field for pilots during World War II. It played a significant role in preparing aviators for combat missions, contributing to the broader war effort. The year 1942 was a crucial period for pilot training due to the expansive needs of the war.There are no visible signs, logos, or brand names evident in the image. No caption is present, and no specific individuals have been identified.

Price: 36 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

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