A truly incredible find for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs! This is a lot of 22 vintage amateur photographs documenting a performance by the legendary U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron, likely dating from the early 1970s. This lot is a fantastic historical archive capturing the team in action!
Item: Lot of 22 Original Amateur Photographs
Subject: U.S. Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron
Era: Vintage 1970s
Size: All pictures measure 3.5 x 5 inches
Content: Images feature the Blue Angels in various dynamic positions, including:
Close formation flight
Performing acrobatic maneuvers ("tricks")
Takeoffs and landings
Note: We have taken a handful of close-up pictures to give a sense of the amazing content and wonderful condition of this collection but are limited by the listing photo maximum.
Condition: The photos are in nice vintage condition overall, especially considering their age and amateur origin.
Surface Note: A few photos have some extremely minor surface accumulation (dust or small smudges), but this does not take away from the overall impact or the quality of this amazing historical collection.
Dating:
Ten (10) of the photos were developed with a classic white border that is stamped "July 1972", firmly dating part of this collection.
The remainder of the photos although not specifically dated appear to be of a very similar vintage and perhaps even the same airshow.
This amazing lot is an essential archive for:
Aviation History Collectors: A rare, personal look at one of the world's premier flight teams during the 1970s.
Blue Angels Fans: A deep dive into the team's early aesthetics and performance style.
Nostalgia Buffs: A perfect time capsule of amateur photography and summer airshows from the early '70s.
Display/Framing: Ideal for framing as a set or for use in a scrapbooking or history project.
This historical photo archive will be carefully packaged flat with backing board and protected in plastic sleeves. We ship within two business days of purchase.
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Thank you for viewing this unique piece of aviation history!