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Greetings from “Keep ’Em Flying” Victorville Army Flying School, California Linen Postcard
Offered is a colorful large-letter linen postcard featuring“Greetings from ’Keep ‘Em Flying’ Victorville Army Flying School, California.”The postcard incorporates aviation and military training scenes within the large letters, including aircraft, pilots, parachute training, airfield buildings, and flying school activities. A military aviation insignia and patriotic aviation theme complete the design.
Postcard Details
- Title:Greetings from “Keep ’Em Flying” Victorville Army Flying School, California
- Location:Victorville Army Flying School, California
- Series Number:V-1 / 2B-H1450
- Publisher:Western Publishing & Novelty Co., Los Angeles, California
- Printer:Curt Teich & Co., Inc.
- Printing Method:Curt Teich Art-Colortone
- Postcard Type:Linen postcard (Large Letter)
- Back Type:Divided On:No
Historical Context
Victorville Army Flying School was one of the military aviation training facilities that supported the United States duringWorld War IIby preparing pilots and aircrew for military service. Large-letter linen postcards celebrating military installations became popular patriotic souvenirs during the Linen Era, often featuring colorful illustrations of training activities, aircraft, and base life. This postcard highlights the aviation mission of the Victorville Army Flying School with the slogan“Keep ’Em Flying.”
Why Collectors Appreciate It
This postcard is collectible for its connection to:
- Victorville Army Flying School
- World War II military aviation
- United States Army Air Forces history
- California military history
- Aviation and pilot training
- Large-letter postcards
- Linen-era postcards
- Curt Teich Art-Colortone postcards
Condition
Pre-owned postcard showing typical age-related storage and handling wear. This is anunused divided-back linen postcardwith no stamp, postmark, or writing.
Please examine all photos carefully and use ’s magnifier/zoom feature to inspect edge wear, corners, creases, surface issues, writing, stains, paper loss, album residue, and any other imperfections before purchasing.
The postcard will be packaged carefully and shipped with protective backing to help ensure safe arrival.
