A cadet, on his first ascent at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas, looks amazed as he peers through the wires of the aircraft and observes the sights below. This photograph was taken on May 1, 1918, and falls under the category of "Life of an Aviation Cadet." It was censored and officially released on May 1, 1918.

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Size: 9177px × 6297px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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