Vintage 1953 US Navy Aviation Poster Famous Last Words Parachute Genders Art For Sale

Full Marketplace Description (Sold \"As Is\")TitleVintage 1953 US Navy Aviation Safety Poster Famous Last Words Parachute GendersItem SpecificsType: Original Military Aviation Safety PosterSeries: \"Famous Last Words\"Artist/Illustrator: GendersYear Issued: April 1953Issuing Body: Air Training Branch, Office of the Chief of Naval OperationsMilitary Identification Number: NAVAER 00-80ZZ-62Subject: Flight Safety / Emergency Parachute Readiness TrainingCountry of Manufacture: United StatesFull DescriptionUp for sale is an authentic, original 1953 United States Navy Military Aviation Safety Poster from the highly collectible \"Famous Last Words\" training series.This historic piece of mid-century military ephemera features a distinctive, satirical cartoon illustration by the artist Genders. Drawn in a sharp, caricature style popular during the Korean War era, these instructional prints used dark irony to emphasize strict safety protocols to pilots and aircrews.The artwork depicts a chaotic mid-air emergency where a pilot is tossed out of his diving plane, desperately trying to buckle his parachute mid-fall while luggage and gear scatter into the sky. The bottom of the print features the ironic caption: \"It only takes a second to put my chute on!\"Authenticity & Margin MarkingsThis is a guaranteed period-original printing, not a modern reproduction. The lower margins feature the official military serializations:Left Corner: \"Issued April 1953 Air Training Branch, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations.\"Right Corner: \"NAVAER 00-80ZZ-62\"Artwork Margin: Signed \"Genders\" vertically along the lower right border of the illustration box.Condition Report (Sold \"As Is\")This poster is being sold in vintage, \"as-is\" condition, exactly as pictured.Face: The main illustration area features crisp lines and strong, intact coloration on the pilot and plane. There is a visible, clean horizontal storage fold/crease line running across the upper section of the image.Edges & Corners: Displays authentic age-appropriate wear, including minor edge corner creasing, a tiny edge tear/roughness at the corners, and gentle paper toning/browning along the white borders.Overall: Safely stored flat. The minor perimeter aging and crease add to its authentic 1950s military history and will easily frame out for a spectacular display in any hangar, office, or collection.Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to assess the exact cosmetic condition before purchasing.Shipping & HandlingShips flat or securely rolled in a heavy-duty mailing tube to ensure it arrives safely at your doorstep.