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Lt. Russell Maughan removed this 139th Aero Squadron "Mercury" insignia from the side of the Spad 13 he flew during World War I. Maughan achieved four aerial victories in this aircraft and saved this insignia as a souvenir before the aircraft was destroyed after the Armistice at Colemey-Les Belles, France.

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This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type MEMORABILIA-World War I Physical Description United States Army Air Service (USAAS) 139th Aero Squadron aircraft fabric insignia; Roman god Mercury depicted in white paint on olive-green background fabric. Dimensions 2-D - Unframed (H x W): 47.9 x 82.6cm (18 7/8 x 32 1/2 in.)
 Materials Linen (flax), paint, dope
 Inventory Number A19370053000 Credit Line Donated by Maj. Russell L. Maughan Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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