Original U.S. Army Aircraft Photo | De Havilland CV-2 Caribou 24149 c.1960s

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Original U.S. Army Aircraft Photo | De Havilland CV-2 Caribou 24149 c.1960s

Rare mid-air colour photograph of U.S. Army Caribou–Vietnam-era airlift icon in striking detail for serious collectors.

Measurements: approx. 6 x 4 inches

Paper: Fujicolor Crystal Archive Paper

Dates: n/a

Condition: Previously numbered. Previously mounted with a small double-sided tape numbered. In decent condition. 

Internal notes: QC passed

Soaring cleanly against a flawless blue sky, this original colour photograph captures the rugged form of the U.S. Army De Havilland CV-2 Caribou, tail number 24149, in mid-flight. Known for its exceptional short take-off and landing (STOL) performance, the Caribou was a vital tactical airlifter during the Vietnam War era, ferrying troops, supplies, and equipment into austere jungle airstrips that few other aircraft could reach.

The photograph measures approximately 6 x 4 inches, professionally developed on Fujicolor Crystal Archive Paper, a premium-grade material favoured for its longevity and rich tonal range. This is an authentic period photograph, not a reproduction or modern reprint. While there are signs of previous handling–namely old numbering and light tape marks on the reverse–it remains in decent collector condition, having successfully passed internal quality checks. The aircraft’s markings, “ARMY” and “24149,” are crisp and visible, offering clear archival reference.

Collectors of Vietnam War-era aircraft, tactical transports, or Cold War U.S. Army aviation will recognise this as a rare and highly evocative photographic document. The Caribou’s role in shaping modern air mobility doctrine makes this not just a visually striking image, but a historically rich artefact of military airlift evolution.