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Downed German Plane

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German plane shot down between Montfaucon and Cierges, France.

Date Created:
October 4, 1918
Creator:
Signal Corps Photography Lab

Publication Information

Creator Signal Corps Photography Lab
Date Created October 4, 1918

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection United States Army Signal Corps World War I photographs, 1917-1918
Call Number PH 238

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013JXG
Legacy ID
WHi 132646

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