This is an original and unpublished personal photograph from the late 1920s, featuring the rare US Army Air Corps Fokker YIC-14 transport aircraft with an airman standing beside it. Measuring 6.5cm x 11cm, this print captures the distinctive design of this Dutch-engineered aircraft, including its high wings, corrugated metal construction, and prominent squadron insignia painted on the fuselage. The presence of the airman provides scale and context, emphasizing the aircraft's substantial size and the human element of early military aviation.
 
The Fokker YIC-14 was a prototype transport aircraft evaluated by the Air Corps in the late 1920s, derived from the successful Fokker F.VII series. Though only a limited number were produced, it represented the ongoing international exchange of aviation technology and the Air Corps' efforts to modernize its transport capabilities during the interwar period. The squadron insignia visible on the aircraft's side offers valuable clues about its assigned unit and operational history.
 
As an unpublished personal photograph, this piece retains complete authenticity, free from commercial reproduction or alteration.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 experimental aircraft, transport aviation, or the golden age of flight.
 
Key Details:
 
Subject: US Army Air Corps Fokker YIC-14 with airman (late 1920s)
 
Provenance: Unpublished personal photograph
 
Size: 6.5cm x 11cm
 
Historical Context: Prototype transport aircraft evaluated by the Air Corps
 
Condition: Period-appropriate aging with minor wear; image remains clear
 
Significance: Documents a rare experimental aircraft with squadron markings
 
This photograph serves as both an important visual record and a tribute to the international collaboration and innovation that characterized early military aviation, making it a valuable addition to collections focused on aviation heritage, military transport, or early 20th-century technological development.