May 18, 1918 - General de l'Espee from the French Army and Major Robert J. Bates, Commander of the Air Service Production Center #2, are seen during the first flight of the Liberty Plane in Romorantin, France. Photo taken by Lieutenant Kloo, , and Assistant Lieutenant Clime, Note: Not for publication.

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