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1947 Original Press Photo.A photographer in action, typical of all Task Force 68 photographers: Harley Cope, ready to go to work upon a second\'s notice.In Antarctica, things have a way of happening at any hour of the day or night.Officially known as the United States Navy Antarctic Developments Program (1946–1947), Task Force 68 was a massive American expedition consisting of 4,700 men, 13 ships, and 33 aircraft organized by Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, Jr.. The primary goal of the mission was to explore the frozen continent and establish the research base Little America IV
Photo is Dated: April 10, 1947.
THIS IS AN AUTHENTIC PHOTO, NOT A COPY OR SCANS.
Photo Measures Approximately: 4 x 5 Inches.
THERE ARE FEW MINOR CREASE MARKINGS.Part Number: AAA72889ALL items are more than likely going to have condition wear (small creases, corner wear, etc...) due to age and touching. These photos were meant to be handled and were by the newspapers and other media outlets before we purchased them.
MOREINFORMATION:
-Theremight be small smudges that should be able to be removed.
-Sometimesthe markings on the back of the photos can be seen through the front,it just depends on the thickness of the photo and how dark the inkis.
-Everythingshown on the Front/Back of the photo is included.
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Allof our Photos are Vintage from Newspapers Photo Archives and MediaOutlets across the World. NOTHING we sell on is a copy that wehave produced.
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