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Photographic Department: training an Aerial observer, USA Langley ca. 1918

Image of Photographic Department: training an Aerial observer, USA Langley ca. 1918
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United States Army School of Aerial Photographic Reconnaissance, Langley Field, VA.

A rare and interesting image of an Aerial Observer receiving instructions. He is working on an "L" type camera, sitting in an airplane dummy.

"Not to be used for publication" is stamped on the verso. Original caption pasted on the verso: "Aerial observer receiving instruction on 'L' type camera in dummy fusilage before using camera in the air". Number " N-506" in the negative.

Gelatine silver print in good condition, ca. 16,2 x 20,7 cm (24 x 30 mat)
ca. 1918