Ship 1000

Bring a powerful piece of aviation and wartime history into your home or office with this striking framed photograph titled "Ship 1000".

Beautifully presented in a solid wood frame with a crisp white mat, this archival-quality black-and-white print measured at 12" x 18" captures a landmark moment in early U.S. military aviation. Elegantly showcased in a sleek black wood frame, the image features a completed aircraft marked “I AM SHIP NO 1000 – WILL LEAVE FOR FRANCE JULY 31st 4:30 P.M.” on proud display at the Dayton-Wright Airplane Company’s Plant No. 1.

Taken on July 25, 1918, during the height of World War I, the photograph commemorates the manufacture of the 1000th plane produced for the U.S. government. Surrounded by beams of industrial light and the buzz of assembly, the patriotic lettering and draped American flag emphasize the unity and urgency of America’s wartime production efforts.

This museum-quality piece is more than decor—it’s a time capsule of innovation and sacrifice. Ideal for aviation enthusiasts, historians, and patriots alike, it stands as a tribute to the workforce and spirit that fueled America’s wartime readiness in the skies.