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Broken Sopwith

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An airplane almost completely broken apart lying on the ground. Caption reads: "A broken Sopwith, an English fighting plane used extensively by the French."

Date Created:
February 1, 1919

Publication Information

Date Created
February 1, 1919

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
7 x 12 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 1263, Env. 1

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0143TP
Legacy ID
WHi 126120

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