This photograph captures a moment at Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas during World War I. The image shows a motor, motor sill, and propeller that are visibly broken, with the propeller having broken while in the air. Despite the damage to the aircraft, the pilot remained uninjured. This photo was taken on December 10, 1918, by Lieutenant Joseph H. O'Connell, and was issued by Kelly Field.

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