[Aerial view of forest in France]

Aerial photograph of a forest in France, September 5, 1917. Trenches and other landmarks are noted in black ink. Photo from album page 11.

Inscription: "37cm CA BR.209 L.143. 5-9-17. 11H 3200M. Bois de Messidor (865-435)."

Inscription on tape: "Herman. 15. Secc Class. 11/15/18."

Part of the Frederick Staples photograph album containing twenty eight (28) black-and-white photographs, circa 1917-1919. The photos document the military service of Frederick Staples, who served with the United States Army Air Service in France during World War I.