Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Be an Aviation Mechanic
Artifact IDMO 2005.13.22.23
Object Type
Poster
Artist
Spezio
Issuing Body
U.S. Army Recruiting Publicity Bureau
(American, founded 1919)
Date1941
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensionsoverall H 28 1/4 in x W 20 in (71.8 cm x 50.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionA U.S. Army Air Corps recruitment poster. The color poster features a large illustration of two mechanics working on the engine of a U.S. Army bomber aircraft on an airfield, while another military aircraft flies overhead. Text at the top and bottom of the image states: “BE AN AVIATION MECHANIC in the U. S. AIR CORPS / U. S. ARMY / ENLIST NOW!" The artist’s facsimile signature is in the lower right corner of the illustration: “SPEZIO.”
The poster was issued by the U.S. Army Recruiting Publicity Bureau, poster no. P-22—RPB-12-2-41—10M.
Additional DetailsThe poster was issued by the U.S. Army Recruiting Publicity Bureau, poster no. P-22—RPB-12-2-41—10M.
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by the Adriance Memorial Library.
Credit LineGift of the Adriance Memorial Library
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesOriginal Posters from World War I and World War II (National Archives Identifier 739394)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
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