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Offered is a large collection of 116 original U.S. military photographs, featuring subjects from multiple branches of the United States Armed Forces.
The collection consists primarily of photographs from the 1970s, along with earlier images depicting military ships, aircraft, personnel, bases, and historical military activities.
All photographs are original photographic prints, not modern reproductions.
Collection Contents
116 original photographs in three approximate size groups:
54 photographs – 8 x 10 inches
40 photographs – 5 x 7 inches
22 photographs – 4 x 6 inches and smaller
Subjects Include
U.S. Navy
Warships, aircraft carriers, destroyers, and other naval vessels
Naval ships underway and at sea
Shipboard activities and personnel
Naval aviation and helicopters
Submarines and naval operations
U.S. Air Force & Military Aviation
Military transport aircraft and other aircraft
Air bases, terminals, hangars, and installations
Aircraft on the ground and in flight
Military personnel and aviation-related activities
U.S. Army & Military Personnel
Military personnel, group photographs, and activities
Troop transportation and arrivals
Military installations and facilities
Historical military scenes and equipment
Historical Interest
The collection covers multiple periods of American military history, with most photographs dating from the 1970s and additional earlier material.
Several photographs have printed captions, studio identifications, or other descriptive information. Some appear to be military publicity or official service photographs.
Of particular interest is a group of photographs documenting military personnel arriving from overseas at McChord Air Force Base, Washington, dated November 20, 1970.
The collection also includes earlier naval and military photographs, some depicting historical ships, military personnel, and installations.
Condition
Condition varies throughout the collection, consistent with age and storage.
Photographs may exhibit curling, edge and corner wear, creases, surface marks, discoloration, or other signs of handling. Some photographs have clipped corners, mounting holes, or other physical alterations. Several have been stored in protective sleeves.
Please review all listing photographs carefully for an assessment of the overall condition.
Additional Information
Total quantity: 116 photographs
All original photographic prints
Primarily 1970s, with earlier material
Multiple U.S. military branches photographs
Various military, naval, aviation, and personnel subjects
Sold as one complete collection
The photographs have not been individually researched or cataloged.
All 116 photographs are included in this sale. The listing photographs show the actual collection being offered.
An excellent collection for military historians, naval enthusiasts, aviation collectors, military photograph collectors, or dealers specializing in historical military memorabilia.
Sold as one lot only.
