• An illustration of a pilot, appearing to be dead or sleeping, being kissed by a larger than life woman that seems to represent France, help by a larger than life gold winged god. They are draping the pilot in the French flag. The caption is in French, but speaks to his tenacity, energy, courage, and spirit of sacrafice.

Created:

July 21, 2023

ID#:

NASM-9A00078-A

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