Photograph by
Scurlock, Robert S., American, 1916 - 1994
Subject of
Major Rayford, Lee, American
301st Fighter Squadron, American, 1942 - 1945
Date
1944-1945
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W: 13 7/8 × 11 in. (35.2 × 27.9 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of Maj. Lee Rayford standing in front of a P-47 Thunderbolt. Maj. Rayford is pictured in the bottom half of the photo from his torso up. He is wearing a flight helmet with goggles. Behind Maj. Rayford is the front of a P-47 Thunderbolt with four propellers showing.
Place captured
Italy, Europe
Collection title
Scurlock Family Archive
Classification
Archival Collections
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Military
Photography
Transportation
Tuskegee Airmen
World War II
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Scurlock family
Object number
TA2014.306.2.3.6
Restrictions & Rights
© Robert Scurlock
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56a094111-c5bc-49cd-8e3f-919f0c2ec0c1

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