Antarctic Fliers

Antarctic fliers, vintage unsigned silver print photography, measuring approximately 7 x 11.25. 

Accompanying sheet previously affixed to verso identifies the scene: "Antarctic Fliers Get Sendoff. / Philadelphia, PA / The eight members of the aviation unit of the United States Antarctic serviced who will accompany Admiral Richard E. Byrd to the Antarctic on exploration trip were given a farewell party by the Navy Branch of the Y.M.C.A. in Philadelphia tonight, November 9th. The guests of honor are pictured here at the party, Left to Right; William A. Pullen...Aviation Machinist; Earl B. Perce...Co-Pilot and Radio Man; Sgt. Walter R. Giles, USMC...Co-Pilot and Radio Man; James C. McCoy...Pilot; Orvil Gray, Aviation Machinist...; Ashley C. Snow, Jr...Pilot and Sgt.; Zadik Collier, USMC Base Machinist..."

Verso also bears official stamp: "International News Photos."

In very good condition, with scattered wrinkling, surface marks and a clipped top left corner.