This is an original and unpublished personal aerial photograph from the 1920s, capturing a US Army Air Corps biplane pursuit fighter in flight. Measuring 8cm x 11cm, this remarkable print offers a rare perspective from above or alongside the aircraft, showcasing the biplane’s dynamic form against the sky or landscape below. The image likely features a prominent pursuit (fighter) aircraft of the era, such as the Curtiss P-1 Hawk, Boeing PW-9, or Thomas-Morse MB-3, with details like its staggered wings, open cockpit, rotary or radial engine, and twin machine guns visible.
 
The 1920s marked a transformative period for the Air Corps, as pursuit aircraft evolved to prioritize speed, agility, and firepower. This aerial shot may have been taken during training exercises, formation flying, or testing, highlighting the skill of both the pilot and the photographer—likely another aviator or crewmember capturing the moment from a nearby aircraft. The perspective emphasizes the aircraft’s role in air superiority and interception, key to interwar military strategy.
 
As an unpublished personal photograph, this piece retains complete authenticity, free from commercial reproduction or alteration.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 evocative. This artifact is a exceptional find for collectors of military aviation history, particularly those interested in pursuit aircraft, aerial photography, or the golden age of biplane warfare.
 
Key Details:
 
Subject: US Army Air Corps biplane pursuit fighter in flight (1920s)
 
Provenance: Unpublished personal photograph
 
Size: 8cm x 11cm
 
Historical Context: Pursuit aircraft were central to Air Corps strategy in the interwar period
 
Condition: Period-appropriate aging with minor wear; image remains clear
 
Significance: Rare aerial perspective of a 1920s fighter in action
 
This photograph serves as both a thrilling visual record and a tribute to the daring of early military aviators, making it a captivating addition to collections focused on aviation history, aerial combat, or the technological artistry of early flight.