This image shows Lt. M. S. Lentz of the Signal Corps on September 10, 1918, in Ourches, France. The photograph captures the first all-American Liberty Motor planes of the 135th Aero Squadron crossing the German lines during World War I. The image was taken and held by the censor on August 29, 1918.

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Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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