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Amex fliers safe after weathering shower of shot [Clipping, circa 1918] (Item)

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 dated July 11, 1918.

American airplane falls from clouds in France [Clipping, May 14, 1918] (Item)

Clipping, "American airplane falls from clouds in France," from an unidentified publication, May 14, 1918. Reports on two unnamed men from the 12th Aero Squadron who fatally crashed in the Toul (France) region. Originally included with correspondence dated June 9, 1918.

[Page from unidentified book, featuring photo of Lieutenant Joseph Wehner and Major Harold E. Hartney, undated] (Item)

Page from an unidentified book, featuring a photo of Lieutenant Joseph Wehner and Major Harold E. Hartney of the 27th Aero Squadron and 1st Pursuit Group, undated.Typed caption: "Lieutenant Joseph Wehner (left) and Major Harold E. Hartney (right), Commander of the Twenty-seventh Aero Squadron and later of the First Pursuit Group."

Y.M.C.A. Men in Flivver Rescue Phila. Hero Flyer [Clipping from The North American (Philadelphia), January 16, 1919] (Item)

Newspaper clipping, "Y.M.C.A. Men in Flivver Rescue Phila. Hero Flyer," from The North American (Philadelphia), January 16, 1919. Reports on Charles W. Drew's rescue by YMCA men while he was a prisoner of war in Metz (part of Germany during the war, now France).Inscription: "North American. Thursday, Jan. 16, 1919."

Frank Luke and the Bravest of the Brave [Magazine clipping, December 1961] (Item)

Magazine clipping, "Frank Luke and the Bravest of the Brave" by William E. Barrett, illustrated by Phil Ronfar, from Model Airplane News, December 1961. Article about Frank Luke and his squadron. Accompanying illustration features a SPAD XIII destroying a German balloon. 13 pages.

Biddle Recounts Drew's Capture [Clipping from the Evening Public Ledger (Philadelphia], October 25, 1918] (Item)

Newspaper clipping, "Biddle Recounts Drew's Capture," from the Evening Public Ledger (Philadelphia), October 25, 1918. Reports on Lieutenant Charles W. Drew's capture by German forces, with quoted statements from Captain Charles J. Biddle, commander of the 13th Aero Squadron.