1948-49 French Indochina Operation Pegase Tonkin River Aerial Photo Lt Favotte For Sale

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The reverse is officially printed:

OPÉRATION "PÉGASE" – TONKIN (DÉCEMBRE 1948 – JANVIER 1949)

The photograph is identified to:

Lieutenant Favotte
3e Cie, B.H. 5, R.T. Harocains (as written)

The reverse also bears a printed New Year's message from:

Colonel Gonnet, commander of the operational column and officers of the combined staff, congratulating the troops for their efforts during Operation Pégase.

The photograph is numbered:

No. 33

A scarce and desirable piece of French Indochina military history from the early stages of the conflict in Vietnam.

Translation of the printed text:

"Colonel Gonnet, commander of the operational column, and the officers of the combined staff extend their best wishes for the New Year and, as testimony to the magnificent effort accomplished by the combatants during Operation 'Pegase'."

Details:

• Original French military photograph
• Operation "Pégase," Tonkin
• Dated: December 1948 – January 1949
• Aerial view of the Phu Ly River, Keso
• Identified to Lieutenant Favotte
• Numbered example: No. 33
• Reverse with official French military text and unit stamp
• Excellent collectible from the First Indochina War era.

A wonderful addition for collectors of:

• French Indochina War memorabilia
• Vietnam military history
• French colonial military items
• Aviation and aerial photography
• French Army history
• Identified military photographs
• Tonkin and Indochina ephemera

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You will receive the exact item shown in the photos.

• Authenticity: Original period item (unless noted otherwise)
• Era: WWII / Third Reich / early 20th century German history
• Type: Photograph / Document / Feldpost / Stamp / Postcard / Ephemera
• Condition: See photos for exact condition
• Size: See ruler in photos for accurate size reference

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