SUBJECT:
This is a rare circa 1945 P-80A Shooting Star general arrangement blueprint poster. The Shooting Star was manufactured by Lockheed, and the original P-80 had been the first jet fighter officially used by the United States Army Air Forces. The P-80A was fine-tuned and ready for use in 1945 after several test-related accidents. This poster is stamped both UNCONTROLLED COPY and RESTRICTED ILLUSTRATION.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1945.
SIZE:
Approximately 36-1/8" in height by 24" in width (not including foam board).
CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS:
Paper.
ATTACHMENT:
None.
MARKINGS:
UNCONTROLLED COPY and RESTRICTED ILLUSTRATION stamps.
ITEM NOTES:
This poster will be shipped unwrapped and rolled without the foam board, unless arrangements are made for pick-up or special shipping to preserve the shrink wrap mounting. This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX00 LCDEX11/11
CONDITION:
7- (Very Fine-): The poster has a swoosh-shaped mark of discoloration along with some other areas, and has overall light yellowing and minor creasing.
GUARANTEE:
As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original.
