Online Auction 019 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
Press Photograph – Egyptian Pilots Return from Raid on Jewish Positions during the War of Independence – May 1948
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Sold for: $125
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Press photograph of Egyptian pilots returning to their base after a raid on Jewish positions during the War of Independence. Palestine, May 1948.
The photograph shows eight pilots and soldiers, with a Spitfire of the Egyptian air force in the background.
On verso of the photograph, there is a press information note (English) dated, May 31, 1948, and beneath it, a stamp of the "Planet News Ltd" agency and a stamp with the date, June 1, 1948.
Approx. 20.5x15.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor creases and blemishes.
Provenance: The Rimon Family Collection.
The photograph shows eight pilots and soldiers, with a Spitfire of the Egyptian air force in the background.
On verso of the photograph, there is a press information note (English) dated, May 31, 1948, and beneath it, a stamp of the "Planet News Ltd" agency and a stamp with the date, June 1, 1948.
Approx. 20.5x15.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor creases and blemishes.
Provenance: The Rimon Family Collection.
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