[Frank Luke standing next to wreckage of German aircraft]

Photograph of American fighter ace Frank Luke standing next to the wreckage of a German aircraft, Verdun, France, September 18, 1918.

Stamped in corner: "U.S. Signal Corps."

Inscription: "24397."

Inscription on verso: "View of Lt. Frank Luke, Jr., standing [illegible] destroyed German plane, which he [illegible] just brought down. Lt. Luke flew a Spad [illegible]. The destroyed German plane was a biplane. Near Verdun, Dept. of Meuse, France. Sept. 18-1918."

Stamped on verso: "Notice - If this picture is accepted for publication the following credit MUST be printed underneath the reproduction - U.S. Official Photo."

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