American Observation Balloon falling in flames near La Claire, Meuse, France after being attacked by a German Aviator. The photograph was taken by Sgt. Jackson on September 26, 1918. It was released by the American Expeditionary Forces, but the censor date is unknown.

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Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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