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Original pre-WWII 6 x 8 photograph showing U. Navy personnel at Coco Solo, Canal Zone, loading and preparing aerial torpedoes during the interwar naval aviation period. The photograph carries a period handwritten caption in the lower margin reading: Loading Aerial Torpedoes. This is an exceptional working ordnance image, not simply a posed sailor photograph. Several torpedoes appear to be in process at the same time, giving the image unusually strong technical detail. The torpedoes visible appear consistent with early U. Coco Solo was one of the most important U. Navy installations in the Panama Canal Zone, guarding the Atlantic entrance to the canal and supporting submarine, seaplane, patrol, and naval aviation activity. That makes this image especially desirable as a Canal Zone, U. This photograph is part of a larger documented Coco Solo naval officer archive, adding strong provenance and context. Interwar images showing aerial torpedoes being loaded or staged for aircraft use are scarce, especially with a period caption directly identifying the activity. Strong collecting angles include U. Navy, Coco Solo, Panama Canal Zone, naval aviation, seaplane operations, early aerial torpedoes, interwar ordnance development, submarine base history, and pre-WWII military technology. Original period photograph measuring approximately 6 x 8 inches. Clear image with strong torpedo and sailor detail. Period handwritten caption visible in lower margin. Please review all photos for condition. Navy sailors loading aerial torpedoes. Location: Coco Solo, Canal Zone, Panama. Date: Circa 1920s-early 1930s. Size: Approximately 6 x 8 inches. Photo Type: Original black-and-white photograph. Navy, Naval Aviation, Torpedoes, Seaplanes, Panama Canal Zone. Era: Interwar / Pre-WWII. Region of Origin: United States / Canal Zone. Number of Items: 1.

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1930s photo album with many photos/clippings. Some photos/clippings/postcards not shown.

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Lord Chamberlain’s office gave ticket for South Africa minister of defence Hendrik Mentz to attend Royal Air Force Aerial – Pageant in 1921. Hendrik Mentz was at 1921 Imperial Conference in London. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “dinamo-antiques” and is located in this country: HR. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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