This is an original and unpublished personal photograph from the late 1920s or early 1930s, featuring the rare US Army Air Corps Berliner-Joyce P-16 biplane. Measuring 7cm x 11cm, this print captures the aircraft in sharp detail, showcasing its distinctive design elements including unequal-span biplane wings, open tandem cockpits, and robust fixed landing gear. The P-16 represents a fascinating transitional aircraft in aviation history, blending biplane stability with emerging capabilities for fighter and attack roles.
 
The Berliner-Joyce P-16 was developed in 1930 as a two-seat biplane intended for pursuit and ground attack missions. Though only produced in limited numbers for Air Corps testing, it reflected the ongoing technological evolution occurring during the interwar period. This photograph likely documents one of these rare aircraft during evaluation, testing, or routine operations at an Army airfield.
 
As an unpublished personal photograph, this piece retains complete authenticity, free from commercial reproduction or alteration. The condition shows expected age-related characteristics including slight tonal shifts and minor edge wear, but the image remains clear and well-composed. This artifact represents a significant find 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Provenance: Unpublished personal photograph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: 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 an important visual record and a tribute to the experimental spirit of early military aviation, making it a valuable addition to collections focused on aviation history, prototype aircraft, or early 20th-century technological innovation.