This is an original and unpublished personal photograph from the late 1920s or early 1930s, featuring the rare US Army Air Corps Berliner-Joyce P-16 biplane on an active airfield. Measuring 7cm x 11cm, this print captures one or more P-16 aircraft in a ground operations setting, possibly during testing, maintenance, or evaluation. The image clearly showcases the aircraft's distinctive design elements, including its unequal-span biplane wings, open tandem cockpits, and fixed landing gear, all hallmarks of this transitional fighter-attack aircraft.
 
The Berliner-Joyce P-16 was developed in 1930 as a two-seat biplane intended for fighter and attack roles, though only a limited number were produced for Air Corps testing. This photograph offers a valuable glimpse into the aircraft's brief service period, reflecting the Air Corps' ongoing efforts to modernize its fleet during the interwar years. The presence of ground personnel or support equipment in the image would further emphasize the operational context of these rare aircraft.
 
As an unpublished personal photograph, this piece retains its full authenticity, untouched by commercial reproduction. The condition shows expected age-related characteristics such as slight tonal shifts or minor edge wear, but the image remains clear and well-composed. This artifact is ideal for collectors of military aviation history, particularly those interested in rare interwar aircraft, experimental designs, or early Air Corps operations.
 
Key Details:
 
Subject: US Army Air Corps Berliner-Joyce P-16 biplane (c. 1930)
 
Provenance: Unpublished personal photograph
 
Size: 7cm x 11cm
 
Historical Context: The P-16 was a limited-production fighter-attack aircraft tested by the Air Corps
 
Condition: Period-appropriate aging with minor wear; image remains clear
 
Significance: Documents a rare transitional aircraft in aviation development
 
This photograph serves as both a visual record and a tribute to the experimental nature of early military aviation, making it a valuable addition to collections focused on aviation history, prototype aircraft, or early 20th-century technological innovation.