Original vintage wartime press photograph showing an unusual R.A.F. sports festival event held near London for members of the R.A.F., T.A.A.C.’s and wounded soldiers.

The typed caption on the reverse reads:

“R.A.F. SPORTS. The R.A.F. held a sports festival at a town near London. Some events were specially arranged for the T.A.A.C.’s and wounded soldiers. PHOTO. ‘Tailing the donkey’ a competition for wounded soldiers.”

The image shows servicemen taking part in the humorous “tailing the donkey” competition beside a large painted donkey target, with crowds watching in the background.

Photograph by The Central News Ltd, London.

Large format photograph measuring approx. 21 x 17 cm.

An interesting and unusual First World War / early RAF social history photograph connected with rehabilitation and morale events for wounded servicemen.

Condition is original vintage condition with age-related wear, marks, creasing and some emulsion damage to the lower edge area as visible in the photos. Photos are part of the description.