1704. (photo) U.S. Coast Guard. Inspecting New Chance Vaught Pursuit-type Plane c.1934
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1704. (photo) U.S. Coast Guard. Inspecting New Chance Vaught Pursuit-type Plane c.1934
1704. (photo) U.S. Coast Guard. Inspecting New Chance Vaught Pursuit-type Plane c.1934. Clear, close, original 8” x 10” press photo shows excellent detail as Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr. and Rear Adm. Harry Hammond, Commandant of the Coast Guard, inspect the first of a fleet of Chance Vaught Pursuit-type planes destined for use in patrolling the U.S. borders. Pilot Lt. W.A. Burton and gunner AD3 Lony Bridges are shown in the cockpit. Photo is b/w and includes date and description on back. Dated May 10, 1934. Clear, close view, great detail of early Coast Guard aircraft. (VG+). $42.