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Original Vintage Photograph – Douglas C-33 Military Transport, S/N 36-70
Exceptional original vintage photograph showing a Douglas C-33 military transport aircraft, serial number 36-70, of the U.S. Army Air Corps.
The aircraft in the foreground can be positively associated with C-33 S/N 36-70 by the prominent “70” marking on the nose. The C-33 was a rare military cargo derivative of the Douglas DC-2, developed for the Army Air Corps with a reinforced cabin floor, enlarged vertical tail and large cargo-loading door.
This photograph shows the aircraft parked on an early-era American airfield alongside several other C-33 transports. The U.S. Army Air Corps star insignia is clearly visible on the wing, while an airport elevation tower marked “ELEV. 410 FT.” appears in the background.
The C-33 was introduced in the mid-1930s and only 18 examples were constructed, making photographs documenting individual aircraft particularly interesting to aviation historians and collectors. Contemporary U.S. Air Force records identify S/N 36-70 as the first C-33 built.
A particularly desirable image for collectors of early U.S. Army Air Corps aviation, Douglas aircraft, DC-2 history, pre-WWII military transportation and historic American airports.
Photograph Details
* Aircraft: Douglas C-33* Serial Number: 36-70* Aircraft number visible: 70* Operator: U.S. Army Air Corps* Era: 1936* Aircraft type: Twin-engine military transport/cargo aircraft* Related design: Douglas DC-2* Engines: Twin Wright R-1820 radial engines* Original vintage photographic print* Black-and-white
Condition
Good vintage condition consistent with an approximately 90-year-old photograph.
The photograph displays age-related surface wear, toning, scratches/marks and handling wear. There is also visible discoloration/staining in portions of the image and wear along the photographic paper and border. Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition.
The image itself remains highly legible, with the aircraft, “70” nose marking, Army Air Corps insignia and airport elevation tower clearly visible.
This is an original vintage photograph, not a modern reproduction.
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