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[Soldier with Salmson 2 A2 biplane] (Item)

Photograph of an American soldier standing on a Salmson 2 A2 biplane (fuselage number 10, partial tail number 78[?]) parked at an airfield in France, circa 1918. Other Salmson 2 A2 biplanes are visible in the background. Part of the Wilbur D. Kennedy photograph album containing six hundred and five (605) black-and-white photographs, as well as a few pieces of ephemera, circa 1917-1919. The photos…

[Soldiers with Salmson 2 A2 biplane] (Item)

Photograph of two unidentified soldiers in flight gear standing with a Salmson 2 A2 biplane of the 12th Aero Squadron, likely taken in France, circa 1918-1919. Soldiers in the background work on the plane's engines. Part of the Wilbur D. Kennedy photograph album containing six hundred and five (605) black-and-white photographs, as well as a few pieces of ephemera, circa 1917-1919. The photos trace…

[Soldiers with Salmson 2 A2 biplane] (Item)

Photograph of two unidentified soldiers in flight gear standing next to a Salmson 2 A2 biplane (fuselage number 19) in France, circa 1918-1919. The emblem of the 12th Aero Squadron is visible on the fuselage. Inscription on album page: "During Argonne drive." Part of the Wilbur D. Kennedy photograph album containing six hundred and five (605) black-and-white photographs, as well as a few pieces of…

[Stockton and Wilbur D. Kennedy with toppled statue] (Item)

Photograph of Stockton (left) and Wilbur D. Kennedy standing in front of a toppled equestrian statue of Frederick III in Metz, France, circa 1918-1919. Inscription on album page: "Baron Stockton + Kennedy."Part of the Wilbur D. Kennedy photograph album containing six hundred and five (605) black-and-white photographs, as well as a few pieces of ephemera, circa 1917-1919. The photos trace Kennedy's…

[Thomas J. Quinlan] (Item)

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." Part of the Wilbur D. Kennedy photograph album containing six hundred and five (605) black-and-white photographs, as well as a few pieces of ephemera,…

[Edward V. “Eddie” Rickenbacker oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Edward V. “Eddie” Rickenbacker is interviewed about his life and his military service during World War I. In part one, he shares stories from his racing, military, and business careers. Topics discussed include his time with the 94th Aero Squadron in France, the evolution of aviation technology and aerial warfare, and stories about fellow servicemen and…

[De Havilland (Airco) D.H.4] (Item)

Photograph of United States Army soldiers inspecting a De Havilland (Airco) D.H.4 biplane (fuselage number 33) at an airfield in France, circa 1918-1919. A pilot is visible in one of the cockpits.

[De Havilland (Airco) D.H.4] (Item)

Photograph of a pilot and observer sitting in a De Havilland (Airco) D.H.4 biplane (fuselage number 33) at an airfield in France, circa 1918-1919. Another soldier stands near the tail.

Roll of Honor, 27 Aero Squadron, France (Item)

Roll of Honor for the 27th Aero Squadron, circa 1918. Joseph Wehner is listed as missing.Inscription on verso: "[Horace?] E. [Beats?]. 27th Aero Sqdn. 1st Pursuit [Group]. A.E.F."

[Quentin Roosevelt's gravesite] (Item)

Photograph of Quentin Roosevelt's gravesite, Chamery, France, July 1918.Typed caption: "[...] (Aisne) - Tombe du Lieutenant Quentin ROOSEVELT [...] Tombe glorieusement en Combat aerien le 14 Juillet 1918."Inscription on verso: "July – 1918 - WWI - Chamery - France, Chateau Thierry Sector - Grave of Lt. Quentin Roosevelt - Killed July 14 - 1918 - WWI. Courtesy of 36440 Cpl. Walter S. Williams,…

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