The photograph shows a triplane undergoing a breaking test at the Aviation Experiment Station in Hampton, Virginia, taken on September 8, 1917. The image was received from the commanding officer and issued on the same date. The item description indicates that it is for official use only.

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Size: 9182px × 6299px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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