Image shows two members of the 135th Aero Squadron, 2nd Lt. Scott and 1st Lt. Coleman, preparing to fly in one of the first American Liberty Motor Planes on a mission over German lines during World War One. The photograph was taken on September 10, 1918, by Lt. Lents. The image was not meant for publication and was held by the censor, with the issue date of August 29, 1918.

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Size: 8461px × 5747px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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