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LOT 1065:
Rare WW2 RAF Photo Archive – Over 120 Original Photographs by LAC W. Wallace, India & Abroad (c.1941–1945)
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Sold for: $90 (₪320)
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116.55 (₪413.75)
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Rare WW2 RAF Photo Archive – Over 120 Original Photographs by LAC W. Wallace, India & Abroad (c.1941–1945)
A unique and historically rich collection of over 120 original vintage photographs taken during World War II by Leading Aircraftman (LAC) W. Wallace of the Royal Air Force. This remarkable lot includes multiple photo album pages and loose prints, many annotated by hand with personal captions and locations.
Highlights include:
• Rare photos from the RAF Aircraft Depot in India (Karachi, Delhi, etc.), labeled with locations like “Karachi Waters, ” “Taj Mahal from Air, ” and “Uxbridge 1942.”
• Scenes of everyday military life: aircraft, camps, local Indian civilians, Christmas dinner menu from 1941, and group portraits.
• Official RAF group photo: “T” Flight, 101 Embarkation Unit, Trondheim, Norway, dated 23 August 1945.
• A mix of casual and formal shots showing camaraderie, missions, aircraft (“Aeroplane Snaps”), and landscapes.
• Personal captions include names, dates, places, and observations, offering insight into a serviceman’s wartime experience.
A rare and personal WWII photo archive that captures the human and geographical scope of the British RAF presence in India and beyond. A valuable find for collectors of military history, WWII memorabilia, and photographic archives.
Condition: Overall good vintage condition. Some albums show wear, and a few photos may be detached or loose.
