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Photograph of a French aviator downing a German observation balloon near St. Mihiel on September 16, 1918, the last day of the American St. Mihiel Offensive. That same day American airmen Frank Luke and Joe Wehner downed three balloons in the sector.
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French aviator downing a german observer near St Mihiel on the 16th day of september 1918

Photograph of a French aviator downing a German observation balloon near St. Mihiel on September 16, 1918, the last day of the American St. Mihiel Offensive. That same day American airmen Frank Luke and Joe Wehner downed three balloons in the sector.

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French aviator downing a german observer near St Mihiel on the 16th day of september 1918

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"Photograph of a French aviator downing a German observation balloon near St. Mihiel on September 16, 1918, the last day of the American St. Mihiel Offensive. That same day American airmen Frank Luke and Joe Wehner downed three balloons in the sector."

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French aviator downing a german observer near St Mihiel on the 16th day of september 1918

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Monday, September 16, 1918

Month, Year

September, 1918

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biplane, observation balloon, balloon, St. Mihiel, 1918, 1918-09-16, September, St. Mihiel balloon downed 1918-09-16