1944 Print Aircraft Carrier Helldiver Plane Launching Officer World War XEKA3

This is an original 1944 black and white halftone print of Aircraft Carrier Launching Officer, W.C. Mitchell, signaling a pilot in a Curtiss SB2C Helldiver aircraft of the 17th Carrier Bombing Sqaudron, to begin his take off down the runway of the deck. Images such as these were commonplace in the Pacific Theatre of World War II.

Due to this image's release date, the name of the aircraft carrier shown is not given.

CONDITION

This 67+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 7.5 x 5 inches; 19 x 13 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: Propeller, Flag, Wheels, Flight, Historic Image

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