Vintage Curtiss O-1 Falcon Biplane - Army Air Corps Ground Crew Scene 4.5 x 3in For Sale

Vintage Curtiss O-1 Falcon Biplane Photo
Army Air Corps Ground Crew Scene 4.5 x 3inOriginal 1920s Snapshot, Antenna-Equipped FalconDESCRIPTIONOriginal vintage snapshot photograph of a Curtiss O-1 Falcon, the U.S. Army Air Corps\' two-seat observation biplane that entered service in 1925 and remained on the flight line through the mid 1930s.The photo captures a ground-level moment rather than a formal factory shot, a crewman stands on the lower wing reaching toward the fuel tank filler just ahead of the front cockpit while a second airman sits in the rear seat, with a radio antenna mast rising behind the cockpit and a wheel chock set for the stop.The rudder carries a bold painted stripe pattern, and the hazy background suggests an early morning or overcast day at a period airfield.The reverse of the photo is hand-inscribed in period ink \"CURTISS FALCON O-89,\" identifying both the aircraft type and an apparent plane number. Image scanned at 600dpi so every detail on this listing reflects the actual print you will receive.Every effort is made for fact checking and provenance including background research through news and historical archives. If any listing is incorrect in any way and you\'re unsatisfied with the item, please connect with me and I\'ll make it right.Orders placed before Noon CDT will ship same day Ground Advantage with tracking so you know exactly when it will arrive. Returns accepted on all items exceeding $25 in cost. Rigid, professional packaging on all shipments sealed and protected in acid free protectors. Shipping is free and already built into the price, so the BIN price is exactly what you pay, no surprise shipping costs at checkout.CONDITIONOriginal period silver gelatin print, approx. 4.5 x 3in overall with the image itself slightly smaller within a white border (please review the accompanying photos closely, including the close-up crops, as they are the best representation of true condition).Surface is glossy with good tonal range and a sharp, well-focused subject despite the hazy atmospheric lighting of the original exposure. Corners are intact with only light softening, and no tears, creases, or emulsion loss are present on the front of the print.The reverse shows light overall age toning with a few soft brown mottling spots consistent with a photo of this age, none of which affect the front image or the handwritten identification. A wonderful piece for any collection given its age and originality.