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Original 1964 COI Ghana Photo Takoradi Air Station Royal Air Force Pilot Press
Up for sale is an authentic, original vintage British Official Photograph issued for British Information Services by the Central Office of Information (COI) in London. This historical mid-century press print documents international military flight instruction and technical co-operation in West Africa during the summer of 1964.
Subject: Flight Lieutenant Sanderson of the Royal Air Force (left) walking across the tarmac at Takoradi Air Station in Ghana with Flight Cadet I.K. Yalley after a training flight. Both men are wearing full flight suits and carrying their aviation safety harness equipment. Two light aircraft are visible parked on the airfield in the background.
Country of Subject: Ghana
Date Issued: August 1964
Picture Number: R.24873
Dimensions: 6.5\" x 8.25\"
Archival Markings:The reverse features the full, original ink-stamped text slip from the Central Office of Information, London. The typewritten information details the composition of the British Joint Services Training Team in Ghana, noting it consisted of over 200 volunteer personnel from the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy under the command of an Army Brigadier. It further tracks local operational details, including their stationing at Takoradi and Accra, standard 18-month tours of duty, and family primary schooling arrangements.
Provenance & Authenticity:100% original period print produced by the UK Central Office of Information. We do not sell modern reprints or reproductions.
Very good condition. See the photos.
Combined shipping available.
