Description

This is an original WWI photo from pilot Sgt Alexander Wilson, 157th Aero Squadron, 1918. Served primarily out of Chatillon-sur-Seine, France. After the war he went on to the Second Corps School. These photos appear to have been taken by either him or others in his squadron and many are likely one of a kind. The back side of most photos from his scrapbook have remnants from being glued in. See photos for condition. Type & Size: A 4.5x2.5 original photograph. Condition: The photos from this lot are very old and condition varies. Please see photos. The back side of most photos in this lot have remnants from being glued in a scrapbook. This original WWI photograph depicts a Hanley Page aircraft, likely taken during 1918. The image shows pilots and crew on or near the aircraft at an airfield, possibly in France, as they prepare for flight operations. The photograph captures a moment in aviation history, reflecting the crucial role of air power during the war. The Hanley Page was a British aircraft manufacturer known for producing numerous aircraft during World War I, including bombers and cargo planes used by various military forces. This particular model showcases the advances in military aviation technology at the time and illustrates how pilots and crews operated in the field. The 157th Aero Squadron, associated with Sergeant Alexander Wilson, played a significant role during this period, with operations primarily out of bases like Chatillon-sur-Seine. Text visible in the photograph reads "HANLEY PAGE," likely indicating the aircraft's model or manufacturer. The scene also features several unidentified individuals standing nearby, likely members of Wilson's squadron or other personnel involved in aviation support.