[SPAD XIII aircraft of 91st Aero Squadron]

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Identifier2014-09-18_image_441SourceThe Nancy Harkness Collection of World War I Photograph Albums (2014-09-18), Album 3DescriptionPhotograph of a SPAD XIII aircraft (fuselage number 18) of the 91st Aero Squadron, circa 1917-1919. The squadron's "knight and devil" emblem is visible on the fuselage. Three German crosses are painted on the knight's shield, signifying three aerial victories.

Inscription on album page: "91st Aero - 3 Boche."

Part of Album Three from the Nancy Harkness Collection of World War I Photograph Albums, circa 1914-1919.Creation Datecirca 1917-1919SubjectWorld War, 1914-1918United States. Army. Air Service. Aero Squadron, 91stUnited States. Army. Air ServiceAirplanes, MilitarySPAD XIII (S.13)Original Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Nancy Harkness Collection of World War I Photograph Albums/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United StatesLicense

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