Description: Type & Size: A 9x7 original photograph. Condition: The collection that this photo came from is filled with rare images, many that have never come up for auction before. All photos in this series of original 1940s press photos are in good to excellent condition for their age, unless otherwise outlined here. These are original photos from the era and as such show typical curling and coloring from age. Please see photos. An Army Air Force crewman is depicted crawling through the padded fuselage tunnel of a B-29 Superfortress bomber. This tunnel connects the pressurized control cabin to the gunners' compartment while bypassing the unpressurized bomb bays. The photograph captures a moment from January 11, 1945, during World War II, showcasing the intricate interiors of one of the most advanced bombers of its time. The B-29 Superfortress was a significant technological advancement in military aviation. Its pressurized compartments allowed crew members to operate at altitudes that made earlier bombers vulnerable to enemy action. The B-29 played a pivotal role in the Pacific Theater, where it conducted long-range bombing missions including the famous raids on Japan. This particular aircraft is notable for its strategic utility and engineering, reflecting the urgency of wartime production and military innovation. LOOKING THROUGH A B-29 FUSELAGE An Army Air Force crewman crawls through the padded fuselage tunnel which bypasses the un-pressurized bomb bays of the B-29 Superfortress and joins the pressurized control cabin and the pressurized gunners' compartment. The tunnel is 35 foot long. === This photo was part of a large collection of over 300 original World War 2 Associated Press photographs collected by a former military veteran. Each photograph has an image along with a caption used to describe what the image is about. These images are all original to the period, either as negative prints or as original photographs sent to press agencies via wire. We are happy to offer discounts if you order multiple photos. Simply send us discounted offers on each photo that you are interested in.
Price: 37 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-11-22T15:10:06.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: aviation, military, bomber, World War II
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, aviation, technology
Featured Person/Artist: none
Image Color: Black & White
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1944
Size: 9x7
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Material: Paper
Features: Press Photograph
Style: Documentary
Number of Photographs: 1
