"Airplane accident at Kelly field, San Antonio, Texas. The machine took an accidental tailspin from 200 feet and made a sharp turn with the motor and bottom rudder on. It came out of the spin as it struck the ground. Thankfully, there were no injuries. The pilot, 2nd Lt. D. W. Johnson, was unharmed. This image is not for publication and is for official use only."

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