North American O-48 Wright ‘Cyclone’ Engine Over Camp Perry
$95.00
Know Your Planes (and your geography, too!)
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Description
This interesting piece of wartime homefront amusement was published around 1942 by Thompson Products, Inc. of Cleveland. A double-sided puzzle of approximately 150 pieces was designed for use as a visual aid in identifying Allied planes, as well as a geographic reference with a brightly colored political map on the verso.
One side of the puzzle displays an illustration designed by noted commercial aviation artist Charles Herman Hubbell that depicts a North American O-48 soaring over Camp Perry in Ohio. This specific model of aircraft never existed – the publishers must have been referencing the O-47, a largely obsolete observation plane that saw limited action in WWII. The opposite side presents a detailed map of the Eastern Hemisphere that includes several theaters of war (Europe, North Africa, and the Eastern Front).
Map Details
Publication Date: c. 1942
Author: Thompson Products, Inc.
Sheet Width (in): 18.5
Sheet Height (in): 11
Condition: A-
Condition Description: Square-cut puzzle printed on both sides, with original paper envelope that shows heavy wear and toning from age. Completeness unverified, but a scan included with the old packaging indicates that all pieces (approximately 150) are present. Good condition overall.
$95.00
1 in stock