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Telegram from Charles W. Drew to his mother, August 20, 1918. Reports that he has downed his first German plane.

Transportation orders for Edward I. Sproull, issued by the Third Aviation Instruction Center, France, August 20, 1918.Part of a scrapbook related to Edward I. Sproull's military career during and after World War I, circa 1916-1919.

Aerial photograph of Vigneulles, France, August 21, 1918.Inscription: "2e C.A.C. 40e S.P.A_S.A.L 47 No1653 5300m 21/8/18 16h Vigneulles 512/442 Fo 50."

Aerial photograph of Deuxnouds aux Bois, France, August 21, 1918.Inscription: "2e C.A.C. 40e S.P.A_S.A.L 47 No1620 3800m 21/8/18 16h. O. Deuxnouds Aux Bois 444/451 Fo 50."

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, August 22, 1918. Describes shooting down his first enemy plane and another colleague's victory, mentions they are frequently bombed at night and that he and Bessie are not engaged because of the war. Eight…

Transportation and leave permission form for Edward I. Sproull, issued by the Third Aviation Instruction Center, France, August 23, 1918.Part of a scrapbook related to Edward I. Sproull's military career during and after World War I, circa 1916-1919.

Memorandum issued by Captain W. P. Kelleher to First Lieutenant Marc Lagen, August 24, 1918. Informs Lagen that he will be on duty overnight.

Letter from Norman "Jim" Archibald to his sister Hazel Draper, written during his service in France, August 25, 1918. Describes his new plane as better than the old one he crashed; a fellow aviator winning a prize for being one of the first five…

Aerial photograph of Thiacourt, France, August 25, 1918. A circle is drawn around a point of interest.Inscription: "U.S. 1A 91Sq B1393 N.W. of Thiaucourt 63.1-42.1: 25/8/18 16h 4800m 52cm. Point d'ascension du Drachen de Thiaucourt, EM 2422"

Aerial photograph of Damvillers, France, August 25, 1918.Inscription: "312-849 F:50 12eSon Spa23 2109 5500 25/8/18 12h Damvillers."