Item Description:Up for sale is an authentic, original vintage corporate publicity photograph fromMcDonnell Douglas, showcasing a dramatic front three-quarter view of the ultra-rareYC-15 tactical transport prototype. This is a genuine vintage photographic print on era-accurate Kodak paper stock, not a modern digital copy or reproduction.AIRCRAFT & HISTORICAL DETAILS:
- Subject:McDonnell Douglas YC-15 (USAF Serial No. 72-01875).
- Significance:OnlytwoYC-15 prototype aircraft were ever built for the Air Force's Advanced Medium STOL Transport (AMST) program in the mid-1970s. This historic design served as the direct developmental ancestor to the modern C-17 Globemaster III.
- Composition:A stunning, dynamic front 3/4 perspective parked on a concrete compass rose tarmac. This angle beautifully highlights the prototype's massive externally blown flaps, oversized engines, and unique short-takeoff-and-landing (STOL) design features.
- Back Markings:The reverse side features the era-correct diagonal"This Paper Manufactured By Kodak"watermark pattern across the back. It also includes the official handwritten archival corporate filing code:C15-1-13.
COLLECTOR'S NOTE:
This print is part of the exact same original 1970s corporate PR media session as archival printC15-1-18. Check out my other listings to see the matching side-profile view! I am happy to combine shipping if you purchase both to keep the set together.PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION & CONDITION:
- Format:Vintage black and white glossy print with a clean white border.
- Condition:Excellent vintage condition. Features incredibly sharp focus and excellent contrast. Shows only minor, expected signs of gentle handling consistent with long-term archival storage. Please review the high-resolution front and back photos provided to evaluate the exact condition details.
SHIPPING:
Will be shipped securely in a rigid, bend-proof mailer with archival-safe backing to ensure it arrives safely at your doorstep.
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