Orig 1959 Douglas Photo + Master Negative F4D Skyray A-4 Skyhawk MCAAS Yuma Lot For Sale

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Item Description:Up for sale is a premier, complete historical aviation archive lot featuringtwo original vintage photographsof a packed military flight line, paired directly with the originalmedium-format film master negativeand its vintage laboratory developer sleeve.This is an exceptional master archive package documenting a major Cold War weapons event, not a modern digital copy or reproduction.HISTORICAL DETAILS & PROVENANCE:

• Event:The 4th Annual Naval Air Weapons Meet.
• Date:December 3, 1959 (12/3/59).
• Location:MCAAS Yuma, Arizona (Marine Corps Auxiliary Air Station Yuma).
• Aircraft Featured:The spectacular aerial composition captures rows of classic Douglas Aircraft workhorses lined up on the tarmac. The front line features the sleek, delta-wingDouglas F4D Skyraycarrier-based supersonic fighters, while the rows behind showcaseDouglas A-4 Skyhawkattack jets parked with their wings folded.
• Archival Markings:The reverse side of both prints features matching handwritten catalog notations:EST 17051 Douglas / 951200 / 12/3/59 / Fourth Annual Naval Air Weapons Meet - MCAAS - Yuma, Arizona.The typed master margin text on the negative confirms this exact official event data.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS MASTER ARCHIVE LOT:

1. Two Original Vintage Prints:Sibling black and white glossy prints struck from the master negative.
2. Original Master Film Negative:The highly rare, original medium-format master negative capturing the complete scene in crisp detail.
3. Original Glassine Lab Sleeve:The originalPro Color Lab West Inc.(Gardena, CA) protective sleeve with handwritten exposure settings:Density 6-7,Red 30,Blue 0,f-16.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION & CONDITION:

• Condition:Excellent archival vintage condition across all pieces. The prints feature pinpoint sharp focus, rich blacks, and spectacular contrast showing the long shadows across the Yuma tarmac. The master negative is beautifully preserved, clean, and flexible inside its protective sleeve. Please review the high-resolution front and back photos provided to evaluate the exact condition details.

SHIPPING:
Will be shipped with extreme care in a rigid, completely bend-proof mailer with archival-safe backing to ensure the vintage film negative and twin prints arrive safely at your doorstep.