An Aviation Cadet sits comfortably in a plane during his first solo flight at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas. This photograph, taken by Lt. Kinganore of the Signal Reserve Corps, captures the experience of cadets at the field. The image was censored and released on May 23, 1918.

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License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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