Pvt. Longacre from the 1st Division, near Francastl, France is shown in this photograph taken on May 30, 1918. The image depicts a German bombing aeroplane that was brought down after getting caught in the wire entanglement of an Observation Balloon. The photograph highlights the massive double six-cylinder engine and structural details. It was received and issued by Sunber on July 2, 1918. The photo was approved by the censor on June 19, 1918. Note #12941.

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