This crisp 8x10 photograph captures a historic moment in aviation history, featuring legendary pilot Amelia Earhart being assisted from her cockpit by her husband, publisher George Palmer Putnam. Taken on June 22, 1931, at the Metropolitan Airport in Newark, New Jersey, this image documents the completion of Earhart's historic transcontinental flight across the United States. She is shown stepping down from her Pitcairn PCA-2 autogiro, an early precursor to the helicopter, which prominently features the sponsored Beech-Nut company branding on its fuselage.


This item was discovered at a local estate sale. It is a modern, high-quality glossy photographic print produced on Fujicolor Crystal Archive Paper, rather than a vintage period original. The reverse side features the authentic Fujifilm watermark alongside a standard lab security marking. The print measures a standard 8 by 10 inches and remains in excellent condition with sharp contrast, making it a wonderful piece for framing or adding to an aviation history collection. Please review the provided listing photos showing both the front image and the reverse side to verify the modern paper stock and dimensions before purchasing.