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🔥RARE 1941 WWII USAAC Pilot – 3 Original Photos – Class 42-A Later USAF COL:
$61.74
⚡ INVESTOR-GRADE MILITARY AVIATION PROVENANCE ⚡
This is not a random lot of anonymous snapshots. This is a remarkably cohesive, high-character three-photo biographical archive tracking the exact pre-war genesis of Flying Cadet P.J. "Doc" Larrick.
Dating from July to December 1941, this collection captures the high-stakes transition from civilian flight training to the brink of global combat just as Pearl Harbor changed the world forever. Every single photo features 100% matching, highly detailed vintage ink inscriptions on the reverse, guaranteeing a rock-solid historical footprint.
📸 THE PHOTOGRAPHIC TIMELINE
🏈 1. THE HOLY GRAIL "FOOTBALL PASS" STUNT (Large Masterpiece B&W)
- The Image: An absolutely stunning, high-action candid showing Cadet Larrick mid-air, playfully leaping off the wing of his biplane with his arms extended.
- The Story: The inscription reveals a brilliant crossover of military history and collegiate sports—Larrick was a former Freshman "End" for the University of Nebraska football team, staging a mock pass completion off his trainer!
- Aircraft & Location: Boeing Stearman PT-17 (Fuselage #29) at the legendary Rankin Academy (U.S. Army Primary Flying School) in Tulare, California.
- Date: July 1941 — Flying Class 42A.
🧥 2. THE "GOLDEN AGE" COCKPIT PORTRAIT (Hand-Colorized Original)
- The Image: A striking, deeply atmospheric portrait of Larrick looking out from his cockpit, perfectly capturing the romantic, rugged aesthetic of early WWII aviation.
- The Gear: Dressed out in a heavy, winter shearling-lined flight jacket.
- Date & Location: July 1941 — US Army Air Corps Primary Flying School, Tulare, CA.
- The Image: A razor-sharp flight line portrait of a determined Larrick in a classic A-2 leather flight jacket, flight helmet, and goggles.
- The Significance: This marks his jump to Advanced Heavy Trainer aircraft right as the US entered the war.
- Aircraft & Location: North American AT-6 Texan at the U.S. Army Air Corps Advanced Flying School in Stockton, California.
- Date: December 1941 — Class 42-A.
🎯 WHY THIS IS A MUST-HAVE FOR COLLECTORS
- The "Class 42-A" Premium: Cadets who completed advanced training in December 1941 were instantly fast-tracked into combat operations, squadron leadership, or vital instructor roles. They are the foundational pilots of the wartime USAAF.
- Traceable Career Arc: The vintage notations confirm that Cadet Larrick survived the crucible of WWII and retired at the high rank of Colonel (living out his later years in Orlando). This opens immense doors for immediate, deep military and genealogical record research.
- Premium Flight School Connections: Features direct ties to Tex Rankin’s world-famous civilian-contracted Primary field.
🔍 CONDITION REPORT
All three photos are in excellent, genuine vintage condition with superb clarity, contrast, and undeniable eye appeal. Expected minor, uniform age-appropriate toning and edge wear to the cardstock backing, fully validating their 85-year-old authenticity. No heavy creases or major damage across the image faces. Please review all high-definition scans for a precise look.
📦 ARCHIVAL SHIPPING GUARANTEE: This historic trio will be packed with elite care—housed in museum-grade, acid-free archival sleeves and shipped flat between heavy, rigid cardboard sheets to guarantee zero bending or damage in transit.
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