Vintage Georgia 1942 Primary Flight School Americus Hangar Biplane Photo

Description: A vintage photo taken in the state of Georgia. It was 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. This photograph captures a scene from a flight training facility located in Americus, Georgia, in 1942. The image shows a small airfield with a visible hangar where a biplane is stationed. In the foreground, there's a building and a lone figure walking across the tarmac. This setting indicates a typical day at a World War II era primary flight school.During World War II, primary flight schools played a crucial role in training pilots for military service. Americus, Georgia, was home to one of these training centers, known as Souther Field. The pilots trained here were essential to the war effort, as the United States significantly expanded its military capabilities during this time.None.

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