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This scrapbook contains photographs relating to the 1st Aero Squadron during World War I.
Russell Watson was a mechanic for the 1st Aero Squadron during World War I. The 1st Aero Squadron was organized in Texas during March of 1913 and served under Brig. General John J. Pershing during the Mexico Punitive Expedition, 1916. During World War I, the 1st Aero Squadron was part of the 1st Corps Observation Group organized in April 1918, and it accomplished successful photographic missions.
NASM.1995.0002
Watson, Russell
1917-1919
Guy E. Watson, Gift, 1994, NASM.1995.0002
0.2 Cubic feet (1 flatbox)
National Air and Space Museum Archives
This scrapbook with a brown suede cover contains photographs relating to the 1st Aero Squadron during World War I. The images include the following: aircraft; engines; trucks and equipment; graves; trenches; French buildings and landscapes; 1st Aero personnel; aerial photographs; and airfields. This collection also contains a series of French postcards with images of Strasbourg, Nancy, and Metz. There is also a booklet entitled, 'Paris Monumental Metropolitan,' which is a guidebook to attractions in Paris.
Photo album, folder of postcards, and booklet.
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Russell Watson World War I Photo Album, NASM.1995.0002, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
Aeronautics, Military
Aeronautics
Aerial photography
World War, 1914-1918 -- Aircraft
World War, 1914-1918 -- Aerial operations
World War, 1914-1918
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Aerial photographs
Guidebooks
Postcards
Photographs