WW2 RAF Georgia 1942 Instructor and Stooges Cochran Field 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 Georgia 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 5x3.5" 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. Three men in military uniform pose in front of a single-engine aircraft at Cochran Field, Georgia, in 1942. The central figure is likely the instructor, flanked by two individuals humorously referred to as "Stooges." Trees and a grassy field are visible in the background.Cochran Field in Georgia was utilized during World War II primarily for training pilots. The airfield played a crucial role in preparing numerous servicemen for air combat during the war, contributing to the United States' military efforts in various theaters. The reference to "Instructor and Stooges" suggests a light-hearted camaraderie amid serious training.Visible on the aircraft is the tail number "687" and part of a serial number on the nose. There are no identifiable famous individuals based on the image's information.

Price: 34 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

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