1941 Ad J Walter Thompson Advertising Agency Empire Air Training Canada WWII FZ5

This is an original 1941 World War II black and white print ad for the J. Walter Thompson Company. This ad features the Empire Air Training Scheme, also known as the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, which was responsible for training nearly half of the pilots, air gunners, wireless operators, aviation engineers, navigators and bomb aimers who served with the Royal Canadian Air Force, the Royal New Zealand Air Force, the Royal Australian Air Force and the Royal Air Force. This enormous joint military aviation training program was implemented by the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. It remains to be the single largest aircrew training program in history.

CONDITION

This 70+ year old Item is rated Near Mint. Light aging throughout. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint
• Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 13.25 inches; 25 x 34 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: Vintage Advertising, Air Force, Military Aircrafts, National Defense, Wartime, War Efforts

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