Clipping, "Amex fliers safe after weathering shower of shot," from the Paris Herald, circa 1918. Describes how Benjamin P. Harwood and Fred L. Luhr of the 12th Aero Squadron narrowly escaped a German attack. Originally included with correspondence…
Photograph of two unidentified pilots in flight gear, likely members of the 12th Aero Squadron, standing in front of a biplane, circa 1918. Part of the Wilbur D. Kennedy photograph album containing six hundred and five (605) black-and-white…
Photograph of Thomas J. Quinlan in a United States Army uniform standing outside in France, circa 1918. Inscription on photo: "To Wilbur D. Kennedy, 1st Lieut. 12th Aero Squad. From Thomas J. Quinlan, 1st Lieut. 12th Aero. March 28, 1918. France."…
Photographic group portrait of Wilbur D. Kennedy (back row, third from right) and other members of the 12th Aero Squadron in front of a building in France, circa 1918. The inscription notes that this is the remaining group of pilots from the original…
Photograph of an unidentified soldier standing next to a biplane in France, circa 1919. Machine guns are mounted to the cockpit and wings. Inscription on album page: "3 barking beauties on my ship." Part of the Wilbur D. Kennedy photograph album…
Photograph of a serviceman with a SPAD XIII aircraft of the 12th Aero Squadron, circa 1917-1919. The squadron's "bird and bomb" emblem is visible on the fuselage.Inscription on album page: "Me."Part of Album Three from the Nancy Harkness Collection…
Photograph of serviceman Ray with a SPAD XIII aircraft of the 12th Aero Squadron, circa 1917-1919. The squadron's "bird and bomb" emblem is visible on the fuselage.Inscription on album page: "Ray."Part of Album Three from the Nancy Harkness…
Illustration (photographic reproduction) of the 12th Aero Squadron's "bird and bomb" emblem, circa 1917-1919.Inscription on album page: "Insignia of 12 Aero."Part of Album Three from the Nancy Harkness Collection of World War I Photograph Albums,…
Photograph of children looking at a wrecked Salmson 2 A2 aircraft (fuselage number 5) of the 12th Aero Squadron, circa 1917-1919. The squadron's emblem is visible on the fuselage.Inscription on album page: "Bobbie's crash. Salmson."Part of Album Two…
Newspaper photograph of members of the 12th Aero Squadron at an airfield in France, circa 1917-1919. A Dorand Type A.R.1 A2 biplane is visible behind them. Typed caption: "Members of an American aero squadron, all fully trained and ready for service,…