Description: offered by ...... CompanyStoreAntiques of Rhode Island A WORD ABOUT FEEDBACK: I am available to help at anytime, if a problem arises, just message me! Both US and international buyers welcome!Original 1942 press photo Admiral John Towers, pioneer naval aviator taught by Glenn Curtiss in 1911 flying the Navy's first seaplane, the Curtiss A-1 Triad seaplane, commander of Navy's first Aircraft Carrier, USS Langley, commander 1919 first transatlantic flight w/Curtiss NC-4 flying boat, multiple firsts in naval aviation WWI, inter-war period, WWII. Much online about him, esp. from the US Navy Heritage Command websites and San Diego Air and Space Museum.Original period writing on reverse of photo: "Rear Adm. John H. Towers"Original period date stamp on reverse of photo: September 16, 1942Photo meas. approx.: 7.75"x 8.5"Photo is from a large lot of original period press photos! They are not from the Brown Bros. archive. Please see my other listings of original aviation press photos, including many Lindbergh photos. Always happy to combine shipping, just message me! Shipping to USA 6.50. International 19.99 or through eBay International Shipping--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Some Good Reasons Why You Should Buy From Me! Bringing you the best in vintage collectibles, tools, antiques, and musical instruments! Committed to establishing TRUST AND PERFORMANCE with our customers!! Clear crisp pictures that help you make the right decision. Reasonable shipping fees and safe professional packaging. Items shipped within 24 hours of payment received. Tracking number available directly from the carrier. Insurance is provided by me. CONTACT US For any question or concerns regarding your purchase, please send me a message through eBay by “Asking seller a question” at the bottom of the listing in question, most questions will be answered within hours. If you ever have a problem with your item please contact me within the next 48 hours of receiving it to allow me to work out a solution PAYMENT: You will get an Invoice from eBay at the end of the auction, please pay at your earlier convenience. If you have requested combined shipping, please do not pay the first ebay invoice you get, but rather wait for me to send you a corrected invoice. Typical shipping times from USPS: USPS Priority Mail 2 to 3 days usually twice more expensive USPS First Class 3 to 5 days, Small items only up to 13oz WARRANTY: 100% money back if the item is not what the pictures or the description represent. If the item gets damaged during transit, buyer and seller work together to file a claim. (Used and vintage items are sold as-is, based on a thorough description I provide). We will always work to make sure you have what you need for the success of your project.FB
Price: 12.99 USD
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
End Time: 2024-12-05T17:14:08.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.5 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
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 5: aviator photo
Company: John Towers
Subject 3: Antique aviation
Aviation: aeroplane
Subject 2: Pioneer Aviation
Name of event also: Aero Club of America
Subject also: vintage aviation
Antique auto: Pioneer naval aviator
Event also: World War I aviation
School: Curtiss Aviation School
Also related: Aviation Meet
Type 2: Photo
Mentions 5: World War II Aviation
biplane: Curtiss A-1 Triad seaplane
Mentions 2: Commander USS Langley
Aircraft 2: biplane photo
type 6: aviation photo
aviator: pioneer aviator
Country also: United States
Subject 12: Pioneer Navy aviator
subject 8: First transatlantic crossing
Subject: Early aviation
Type: Photographs
Airplane: biplane seaplane
taught by: Glenn Curtiss Aviation
Year: 1942
Right before: World War II aviation
Subject 7: vintage aviation
Country: United States
Subject 5: hydroplane
Subject 4: Early aviators
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
