WW1 AEF Aero 157th 1918 Sopwith Aircraft Crash kills Lt Clark France Photo

Description: This is an original WWI photo from pilot Sgt Alexander Wilson, 157th Aero Squadron, 1918. Served primarily out of Chatillon-sur-Seine, France. After the war he went on to the Second Corps School. These photos appear to have been taken by either him or others in his squadron and many are likely one of a kind. The back side of most photos from his scrapbook have remnants from being glued in. See photos for condition. Type & Size: A 4.5x2.5 original photograph. Condition: The photos from this lot are very old and condition varies. Please see photos. The back side of most photos in this lot have remnants from being glued in a scrapbook. This original photograph captures a somber scene following a Sopwith aircraft crash, which tragically resulted in the deaths of Lieutenant Clark and his observer. The image is from 1918, featuring a few U.S. Army personnel standing near the wreckage of the plane, surrounded by debris that suggests the severity of the accident. The background includes military tents, indicative of an airfield setting, likely related to the operations of the 157th Aero Squadron in France during World War I. The Sopwith aircraft played a significant role during the war as frontline fighters and reconnaissance planes. The 157th Aero Squadron was among the earliest American units integrated into the air warfare efforts in France, contributing to critical missions in support of ground forces. The mention of Lieutenant Clark hints at the personal stories behind military history, as numerous young lives were affected by the dangers of early aviation and warfare.

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Location: Carlsbad, California

End Time: 2024-12-28T16:12:34.000Z

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