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Close Up of DH-4 airplane in Flight
image shows a close up view of a flying De Havilland DH-4 airplane
Close Up of DH-4 Airplane in Flight
Image shows a close up view of a flying De Havilland DH-4 airplane.
Cpl Sheehan Next to Grave
Caption reads "The fate of Ware (Cpl. Sheehan, 16th Photo Sec)." Image shows a soldier kneeling at the grave of a fallen soldier. Dead trees surround him, and there is a wooden structure in the background.
Cpl. Klenke
Caption reads "Cpl. Klenke of the 16th section." Image shows a soldier standing on those same steps.
DH-4 airplane in Flight
image shows one De Havilland DH-4 airplane with fields belows
DH-4 Airplane in Flight
Image shows one De Havilland DH-4 airplane with fields below.
DH-4 Airplanes in Flight
image shows 2 De Havilland DH-4 airplanes flying with one in full view of the camera and the second partially captured. The wing of the airplane the photograph is shot from is visible as well.
DH-4 Airplanes in Flight
Image shows 2 De Havilland DH-4 airplanes flying with one in full view of the camera and the second partially captured. The wing of the airplane the photograph is shot from is visible as well.
Exploding Trench Mines
Caption reads "Exploding trench mines near Hadonville, France. photo by Cpl. Clark and myself of the 16th Sec." Image shows an explosion in the background.
First Prize Trophy
Inscription on trophy reads "First Prize won by first aero Squadron and 16th Photo Section III. ARMY CORPS, Pilot 2nd Lieut. Ives Calhoun, A, Observer 1st Lieut Veech T. Baird." Image shows First Prize trophy.
Fort Constantine in Coblenz
Caption below image reads ""Fort Constantine, one of the large forts built on the hills surrounding Coblenz, for the protection of the city. They were helpless against air raids." Image shows several railcars and railroad tracks infront of Fort…
German Trench Flare Rockets Lighting up Village
Caption reads "Night photograph made on New Year's Eve 1918-1919 by Corporal Davis of the 16th Photo Section by the light of German Trench flare-rockets, Chary, France." Image shows a darkened street, flanked by houses and buildings on either side,…
Letter From Colonel H. Fowler to Commanding Officer of 16th Photo Section
Letter from Colonel H. Fowler commeding the 16th Photo Section's services.
LT. John M. McDonald
caption below image reads "1st Lieut. John M. McDonald (standing) and a staff officer of the occupation air division. LT. McDonald was commander of the 16th aerial photo section during the latter part of its duty in Germany and was senior aerial…
Overlooking Charey
Caption reads "The 16th Photo Section used Charey as its headquarters from Nov. 1918 to March 1919." Image is taken from the top of a hill, giving an overlook of the village.
Photo Album Page With Writing
Caption reads "arrived at Hoboken the morning of Aug. 1, 1919. The following views show the troop on the decks waiting to go to the various camps for discharge. The 16th aerial photo section went to Camp Upton with the 1st Air Squadron. The Red Cross…
Pontoon Brige Across Rhine
Caption below image reads "U.S. - 3AC- 1st Aero SQDN-B9-Pontoon Bridge Across Rhine Honnigen-308th ENGS-5/10/19-14h-200m-26cm-16th Photo Sec." Image shows a Pontoon Bridge across the Rhine River in the city of Bad Honningen.
Pvt. Char. Taylor
Caption reads "Pvt. Char. Taylor of the 16th section." Image shows a soldier sitting on some steps aboard the ship.
Roman Amphitheater
Caption on image reads "U.S.3A.C.A.S. 16th Photo Sec. -F92-Roman Amphitheater, Trier, Ger. - 6/10/19." Image shows the walkway into a ruined Roman amphitheater and it's floor.
Roman Amphitheater, Trier, Germany
Caption on image reads "U.S.3A.C.A.S. 16th Photo Sec. - F93-Roman Amphitheater, Trier, Ger. - 6/10/19." Image shows the ruins of a Roman amphitheater with most of the seating overgrown.
Salmson 2 Airplane in Flight
Image shows a single Salmson 2 airplane flying.
Salmson Airplane in Flight
Image shows a single Salmson 2 airplane in flight.
Salmson Observation Plane in Flight (A 129)
Caption below image reads "U.S. - 3AC- 1st Aero SQDN-A 129-Salmson Observation Plane in Flight-6/10/19-16th Photo Sec." Image shows a single Salmson 2 airplane in flight with the second seat gun pointing up.
Salmson Observation Plane in Flight (A 130)
Caption below image reads "U.S. - 3AC- 1st Aero SQDN-A 130-Salmson Observation Plane in Flight-6/10/19-16th Photo Sec." Image shows a single Salmson 2 airplane in flight.
Salmson Observation Plane in Flight (A 133)
Caption below image reads "U.S. - 3AC- 1st Aero SQDN-A 133-Salmson Observation Plane in Flight-6/10/19-16th Photo Sec." Image shows a single Salmson 2 airplane in flight with the pilot looking at the photographer.
Salmson Observation Plane in Flight over Rhine Valley
Caption below image reads "U.S 3AC - 1st Aero Sqdn- A137- Salmson Observation Plane in Flight Over Rhine Valley-6/10/19-16th photo sec." Image shows a single Salmson 2 airplane in flight over fields.
Seven Soldiers Posing
Caption reads "Taylor, Connelly, Roff, Johnem, ??, Forey, and Tuttle of the 16th section ready to leave Mitchell Field for home Aug. 8, 1919." Image shows 7 soldiers posing for a photograph.
Sgt Tuttle of 16th Section
Caption reads "Sgt Tuttle of 16th Sec. on German narrow gauge engine." Image shows a figure sitting atop of the locamotive of the train.
Six DH-4 Airplanes in Flight
image shows six De Havilland DH-4 airplanes flying above clouds
Six DH-4 Airplanes in Flight
Image shows six DH-4 airplanes flying above clouds.