Description: An original 4x3" vintage Photo from an album of photographs from a soldier in the 11th Airborne stationed in Japan. Photo is likely one of a kind. Professionally packaged in a rigid mailer for safe delivery.Photo OverviewA group of soldiers from the 11th Airborne Division is seen preparing to board a military transport plane in 1946. The soldiers, equipped with parachutes and gear, stand in a line on the tarmac, ready for deployment in Japan. The backdrop of the aircraft suggests a well-equipped and organized operation post-World War II, with the soldiers wearing typical airborne uniforms and helmets of the era.The 11th Airborne Division, known as "The Angels," played a significant role during World War II, particularly in the Pacific theater, and later served in Japan for occupation duties. Their presence in Japan marked a transition from combat to peacekeeping and rebuilding efforts. The division's actions during this period contributed to the stabilization and modernization of post-war Japan.Text PresentBack of the photo: 2/Condition: Good to fair vintage condition. Please see photos for detailed scans of both sides.
Price: 26 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-25T01:43:02.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: soldiers, military, transport, tarmac, airborne
Theme: militaria, conflicts & wars, history, people
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1946
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 4x3 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
