Caption: Sergeant Pelisson, the photographer, captured this image of a French Two Seater SPAD Plane, Type #11, with a Hispano-S 220 Engine, numbered 4164. The plane experienced engine trouble and descended approximately 6060 feet onto French soil in a rough field after dark. The incident occurred in Montreux Chateau Alsace, Germany, during World War I. This photograph was held by the American Expeditionary Forces () Censor for official use only and was issued on September 6, 1918.

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Size: 8419px × 5680px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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