Caption: "A Thomas D-5 airplane, equipped with a Thomas 135 aero-motor, seen here at the Thomas School of Aviation in Ithaca, NY during World War I. This aircraft, with a wing spread of 52 ft., high speed of 85 mph, and a climb capability of 3200 ft. in 10 minutes, was utilized by the United States Government for training purposes in 1916. Manufactured by the Thomas Morse Aircraft Corp'n."

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