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William "Billy" Mitchell in Flight Gear

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General William "Billy" Mitchell posing next to an airplane wearing flight gear.

Date Created:
1916
Creator:
Advertising Council, Inc.

Publication Information

Creator Advertising Council, Inc.
Date Created 1916

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 16 x 23 cm

Collection Information

Call Number NF Mitchell, William

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0137LW
Legacy ID
WHi 8175

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