You thought pianos dropping from the sky is a gag for cartoons?
Then hear this story out.
Likewise, the Baldwin Piano Company made wooden airplane wings and the Gibson Guitar Company made wooden toys.
These ventures were hardly profitable, but at least it provided the company some semblance of a running operation.
Each piano was treated with special anti-termite and anti-insect solution and sealed with water-resistant glue to withstand dampness.
An estimated 2,5000 pianos were dropped to American soldiers fighting the war in three continents.
The wagon contained a light system and a Steinway pianna [sic].
It is smaller and painted olive green, just like the jeep.
Steinways pianos continued to serve the military well after the war was over.
The instrument remained on board until the sub was decommissioned in 1983.
Dance band performing in Philippines.
Music Self entertainment 19th Special Field Unit playing a program on the field.
Company of bivouac at Fort Huachuca, AR.
June 10th 1943
Joseph Hoffman Plays and W R Steinway, Theo Steinway stand.
A Victory Vertical packed in a crate and ready to transport.
