Nevada Couple Unveils Priceless World War II Aerial Photography; Book Planned

    PAHRUMP, NV, January 26, 2017 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dozens of never-before seen aerial photographs of London, Paris, and many points in between are about to be made public by a Pahrump couple with ties to the OSS, the forerunner of the CIA. The photos were taken more than seventy years ago, and have been officially declassified. Each one provides an overwhelmingly detailed view into such world-class landmarks as the Tower of London, London Bridge, the Eiffel Tower, and more, along with haunting pictures of the European countryside.

The treasure trove of photographs, memorabilia, German propaganda, and more are being unveiled by Frank and Carol Eberflus of Pahrump, Nevada on their extensive website, www.eberflusfiles.com. These documents, many of which must be kept in special storage because of their fragile nature, are being replicated in fine art photography by Reed Photography in Denver, Colorado, a firm which specializes in high-quality digitization of historic documents.

"Dad always responded to our questions about the war by saying 'I'll never tell'" says Frank Eberflus, the photographer's son whose vision it is to publish not simply the documents but a book on the subject. "Yet, the stories these pictures provide us, along with many dozens of candid photos he took when not flying over Europe are really fascinating. You simply get drawn into his life."

Eberflus's father, Frank Eberflus Sr. was originally from Toledo, Ohio, and enlisted in the Army in 1942. By early 1944 he was doing aerial photography over England and France, and remained with the OSS until his discharge in late 1945. The OSS (Office of Strategic Services) was the forerunner of the CIA and the Eberflus Files include a number of compelling mysteries yet to be resolved, including pictures of German officers drinking together, furtive photographs taken from a distance and more. On a more personal note, the collection includes a picture of a young woman and a little girl, perhaps her daughter, at the Eiffel Tower in spring of 1945. "We have no idea who these people are," said Carol Eberflus, Frank's wife and the business manager of the project. "Perhaps she was a love interest, or perhaps she was just someone visiting Paris. We're determined to find out."

Of special interest is a photograph which happens to include a note pinned to a bulletin board. In handwritten letters, it clearly says "Get the boys out of the mines by Christmas," and the Eberfluses are investigating possible ties to the "Monuments Men," who were responsible for rescuing stored treasures placed in salt mines to prevent Nazi confiscation. Also included is a collection of some 40 Nazi propaganda cards from a collectible series featuring key German officials in the early part of the 1930's. These alone make the Eberflus Files a treasure everyone can enjoy.

Together with historians and market researchers, the Eberfluses are also working on a book they hope to be published within the next year. The working title is "I'll Never Tell" and it is a compilation of the photographer's adventures as well as some of the mysteries the pictures depict. It promises to be a treat for WWII buffs as well as anyone who has ever researched their family's history.

About the Eberflus Files:

The Eberflus Files, LLC is based in Pahrump, Nevada and is run by Frank and Carol Eberflus. Founded in 2016, the company is dedicated to the memory of Frank Eberflus, Sr. and his priceless photographs, which were passed to his son Frank, Jr. when he died. The original pictures measure approximately 18 x 24" and are printed on paper; when they were obtained, they were still rolled in newspaper from the time they were taken and put away.

www.eberflusfiles.com

Contact: Liese Peterson, Nine Elms, +1 702 688 1438

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