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ebay template Note: Please study the images carefully to determine the condition of this vintage photograph, as it may not be in perfect condition. It may contain wrinkles, cracks, and possibly even tears due to its age and how it was handled before it got to us. A scanner may interpret colors and contrast differently than human eyes will, so it is possible that the actual photograph may be slightly darker or lighter in person. This vintage photograph is offered for sale as a collectible item and conveys no transfer of copyright. 1931 Press Photo Arctic fliers Capt. F.M. Williams & Jack Charleson, Long Island This is an original press photo. They photograph Aurora Borealis in colors! Roosevelt Field, L.I. --- Pushing as far north as the North Magnetic Pole to photograph the beautiful Aurora Borealis in colors, these flyers are making plans for the "Williams American Polar Expedition, scheduled to leave July 20, 1931, returning in October 1933. The Arctic flyers, Capt. F.M. Williams (left) of New York City, and Jack Charleson, of Ottawa, Canada, will cooperate with the International Polar Year Committee of the Department of Terrestrial Magnetism of Carnegie Institute, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, and U.S. Weather Bureau (Long Island, New York)Photo measures 6 x 8inches. Photo is dated 04-23-1931. PHOTO FRONT PHOTO BACK Historic Images Part Number: sax34821 Sell Smarter with Kyozou. Inventory and Ecommerce Management