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Historical photographs documenting military vehicles and equipment transport during World War I, capturing logistics in action.

Side view of a Voisin aeroplane at the Aviation Experiment Station in Hampton, VA. The photograph was taken on June 18, 1917. It is classified under subject 3576 from Prom C.0. Station. The photo was numbered AU Aviation Exp. SECD Sept. 1918 Jub 18/17 P.M. A-128. The aeroplane is identified as a Voisin and this information is intended for official use only.

In this photograph, taken on December 10, 1917, during World War I, the Quartermaster Corps of the U.S. Army conducted tests on a Liberty Motor Truck. The image shows the truck with its wheels positioned in an unusual manner. This photograph has been released to the Office of Public Information. Laboratory notes on the image are not available.

This is a photograph of a Lorraine 240 H.P. Night bombing aircraft from the Parman 13 BN2 squadron during World War I. The aircraft is equipped with two engines and has a maximum speed of 90 miles per hour at 6,500 feet altitude. It can climb to 10,300 feet (fully loaded) in 44 seconds and has an endurance of 2 hours and 30 minutes. The photograph was taken in 1919.

Zeelandschap with ship, J. Nemirowsky, c. 1896 - in or before 1901 photomechanical print Berlin paper sea (seascape). steamship, motorship

Image showing a slip between Piers #2 and #3 in New York City, taken in March 1920. The slip was used for military activities during World War One. Photograph by Capt. Cox, S.C. Recieved on April 10, 1920.

"Damaged plane from a bad landing at Leonard, Texas. The right and left wings, fuselage, landing gear, propeller, engine bed, gasoline tank, and wing skids are all damaged. The plane is a total wreck, except for the upper wings. Pilot is Lt. Goodwin."

This image features an airplane that has crashed upside down and is completely destroyed. The photograph was taken near Ennis, Texas on November 21, 1918. It is part of the D. M. A. 54172 photo collection and is labeled as AU, meaning it is not for publication and is for official use only. Additional notes indicate that the crash occurred on October 28, 1918, about 2 miles east of Ennis, Texas.

This image shows a collection of different types of airplanes at the Aviation Experiment Station, Langley Field in Hampton, Virginia. It was taken by photographer Reed and issued by the Signal Corps. The airplanes depicted here illustrate the various models and designs being utilized during World War One.

An image of a G BU Voisin bombing plane equipped for raid during World War One. The plane has two motors. The photograph was received from the French Pictorial Service in December 1918. It was passed by the M.I.D. censor, but the specific date is unknown. The notes indicate that it is for official use only.

"Transcontinental motor truck convoy during World War I. A class B spare parts truck has stalled due to a leaky cylinder head gasket. The incident took place 7 miles west of Clinton, Illinois. This photograph was taken on July 23, 1919, by Lieutenant Jackson, S. C."

View of ships in a port, c. 1889 - in or before 1899 photomechanical print United KingdomGermanyprinter: Berlinpublisher: Berlin paper ships (in general). harbour

Fisherman's barges on the coast, Louis-Adolphe Hervier, 1875 print Is part of a cover with six prints. Paris paper. etching coast. sailing-ship, sailing-boat

Photograph of the S.S. "Agwidale", numbered 61,435. This image was taken at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. in Newport News, Virginia. It is part of the Signal Corps collection. The photographer's description mentions the ship's name and hull number. The image is in black and white.

"An airplane crashes and turns upside down at Love Field, Dallas, Texas, in a photograph taken on November 21, 1918. The image is labeled as D. M. A. 54177, photographed by an unidentified photographer. Not for publication or public use, intended for official purposes only. Captured at Love Field, Texas."

The Ship by Truck Parade in Washington, D.C. features a Lexington Six passenger car with Mr. Stewart, dressed as a Minute Man. The photograph was taken on May 20, 1920, by photographer Sgt. Warner. The car has the symbol A+, and the description identifies it as an ISSUEDI C NOTF Lexington S. Note: Some of the information provided is scrambled and may not be accurate.

French submarines on exhibition in the River Seine, with the Eiffel Tower in the background. The photo was taken on November 13, 1918. The photograph has been passed by the AE.P. censor; however, the date of approval is not specified.

Standard J.R., a rear view of a biplane, taken at the Aviation Experiment Station in Hampton, VA on August 1, 1917. The photograph is numbered 3355 and was received from the commanding officer. The photographer's recommendation for the description was also noted on August 7, 1917.

Photograph 111-SC-26921 from the collection of American Military Activities during World War One shows an unfinished VE-7 graduate training biplane manufactured by the Lewis & Vought Corporation. The plane features a seating arrangement and instrument board, with a 150 H.P. Hispano Suiza Motor. It was received by the photographer on October 22, 1918, and the photograph is marked for official use only.

Wrecking truck transporting a damaged plane at Love Field in Dallas, Texas. The image shows the process of bringing the plane to the repair shop. This photograph, labeled 28,893, is part of the collection "Photographs of American Military Activities during World War One." The image was taken on August 12, 1918.

Box car #21351 of the 21st Grand Division Transportation Corps at Camp Pullman, France. The photograph, taken by the Signal Corps on July 19, 1918, shows the three-quarter view of the box car. The image carries the symbol of the 21st Grand Division Transportation Corps. It was received and described on July 15, 1919. Notes indicate the car's number as 57446 with the initials UKL and IMA.

A float depicting an airplane fuselage demonstrating interior construction passes during a Victory Loan Parade. The photograph is taken by Sergeant Comba on May 15, 1919, and received by Subject 4 8082. This image is part of a series known as Sumber A Victory Loan Parade Passing.

View of the Elbe with a sailboat, H. Ringel, c. 1898 - in Or Before 1903 photomechanical print Elbe paper river. sailing-ship, sailing-boat Elbe

American steam locomotive for freight transport. .

American motor trucks at Langres, depicted in a drawing by Capt. J. Andre Smith, E.R.C. The drawing shows multiple trucks lined up, with soldiers gathered around. This image was censored and released by the A.E.F. Censor.

Viking ship in the water at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893, Charles Dudley Arnold, 1893 photomechanical print Chicago paper collotype world fair, world exhibition. ships (in general) Chicago

Tay ferry steamer. .

A US military personnel standing next to a truck with the registration number 111-SC-35193. The truck body was built by the J.G. Brill & Company, as indicated by the symbol AU 188UED. The photograph was taken on 10th March 1921 by a photographer from the Signal Corps.

Lt. H.P.Kingamore from the Signal Corps photographed activities at Ellington Field, Houston, Texas in May 1918. The image shows a night flying and bombing plane that has just been taxied into the light. The photograph was censored and released by the M.I.B. censor on June 12, 1918.

A Bristol Fighter P2B, a British pursuit aircraft, is pictured in this photograph taken during World War One. The Bristol Fighter P2B is the only 2-seater aircraft classified as a pursuit plane. It closely resembles an observation type aircraft but is used solely as a fighter. Its wing span is 39 ft. 3 in. and it is equipped a with a Rolls Royce 190 HP motor. It can climb to 6,500 ft. in 6 minutes and 30 seconds and has a speed of 119 miles per hour at that altitude. The aircraft is manned by a crew of 2 and is equipped with 2 guns. This image is for official use only and should not be published.

An American supply train passing through Lucy-le-Bocage, France during World War I. The photograph was taken on July 21, 1918, by Sgt. A. C. Duff, S.C. It was received on August 24, 1918, and approved by the A. E. P. Censor on August 6, 1918. The train is shown moving through the town, likely carrying essential supplies for the American military.

A DH4 aircraft with registration number 22804 and Lincoln Motor No. 116 is seen in flight at Acceptance Park in Detroit, Michigan. This photograph was taken by the D.M.A. photographer on February 7, 1919. The DH4 aircraft was commonly used during World War One for military activities.

Rear view of a Nash Quad motor reel truck equipped with a wood idler roller and sliding eye for evenly winding wire. This truck was manufactured for the government by Willys-Overland Co. in Toledo, Ohio. Photograph taken by the official photographer on October 14, 1918. This information is for official use only.

"Photo of an airplane catching fire just after taking off at the flying school in Rich Field, Texas. The incident occurred on April 7, 1919. This image is from a collection of American military activities during World War One. Photographer's name and description symbol are not provided."

Anefo photo collection. Traffic. Cars for the Netherlands. 1945

Man on a car with two horses, anonymous, c. 1890 - in or before 1895 photomechanical print paper collotype four-wheeled vehicle drawn by two animals. horse. adult man

Private D. W. Kelly of the Signal Corps is photographed standing next to a Liberty DH4 plane in Sussex, England. The plane is an American-made aircraft with a top speed of 128 mph. The photograph was taken on October 24, 1918, at Ford Junction Aerodrome. It was approved by the A.E.F. censor but the exact date is unknown.

View of a street with pedestrians and trams, G. Busse, c. 1897 - in Or Before 1902 photomechanical print paper street. tram

Image captured at Rich Field in Waco, Texas, in December 1918. The photograph showcases airplanes that were damaged in a collision during training at the U.S. Air Service Flying School. This image was received from the D.M.A. photographer and is labeled for official use only, not for publication.

This is a black and white photograph taken on September 16, 1918, at Gerstner Field in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It depicts an airplane ambulance that was in use at the field during World War I. The photograph is labeled as number 19209, and it was taken by photographer Rec. Prom C.0. Gerstner Field. The plane is an E4 type and has the markings G 26.

Parts of a steam locomotive ..

a photograph of an aviation from World War One. It features a Spad airplane, specifically a Spad 13 Cl., equipped with a Hispano 220 H.P. engine. This particular model of the Spad aircraft is fitted with a 37mm cannon that shoots through the hub of the propeller, in addition to two fixed guns. The photograph was taken in 1919.

Image 3885 shows a quarantine ship in Hampton Roads, Virginia. The photograph was taken at the Aviation Experiment Station in Hampton, Virginia on September 12, 1917. The ship is a symbol of efforts to prevent the spread of disease among military personnel during World War I.

Horse tram; Gleichen-Russworm, Heinrich-Ludwig von (1836-1901); 1888 (1850-00-00-1900-00-00);

An aerial photograph taken on February 20, 1919, shows telephone installations at Camp Custer, Battle Creek, Michigan. The photograph captures a view of the motor transport garage with an aerial hanging in front of it. This image is part of the collection by the Central Department, Signal Corps. Photographer.

Three locomotives await duty at the assembling camp in St. Nazaire, France. This photograph, labeled 111-SC-4089, was taken on February 7, 1918, by the Signal Corps of the U.S.A during World War I. The image shows a significant U.S military presence in France during the war.

American schooner burning off Saint Nazaire, France. Allied ships hesitate to come to the rescue due to German naval tactics. German commanders simulate distress signals to bring unsuspecting ships closer, within torpedo range. Photograph taken on January 11, 1918, and released by C.P.I.

Members of the Mayor's Committee of Welcome, including Mayor Hylan, stand on the bridge of the "Patrol" ship. They are awaiting the arrival of the S.S. America on March 13, 1919. This photograph was taken by Sgt. G. Lyon on March 14, 1919.

Side view of a seaplane at Langley Field in Hampton, Va. The seaplane is a Standard H-4-H Hall Scott model with a 125 HP Humber engine. The photograph was taken to showcase the different types of seaplanes used during World War One. Issued by Syndol, the photographer noted it as #186 and labeled it as 336B.

Official photograph of the A.S. Spect-Scout aircraft, model R.S.Speed, designed by N.B. Robbins and manufactured by Schiefer & Sons in San Diego, California. The aircraft had a top speed of 147 miles per hour and could climb to 10,500 feet in less than 6 minutes. Equipped with a 100 horsepower Gnome engine. Photograph taken on June 5, 1918. For official use only.

Captive Kite balloon being deflated at Port 8111, Okla. The gas is escaping through the round holes. The photograph shows the balloon just before an accident occurred in 1918. Image taken by Captain Roger B. Whitman, Sig. R. C. Photographer. Photo ID: 111-SC-16581.

Consolidated C-87 'Gulliver Ii' On Runway At Waller Field, Trinidad, British West Indies. April 1943.

Barge, anonymous, c. 1881 - in or before 1891 photomechanical print paper collotype parts of ship's interior. boat propelled by man or animal

The 1st, 2nd and 3rd cars and the roof of the 4th car on the embankment. .

American steam locomotive for freight transport. .

Interior of a steam locomotive ..

Logging: Transportation: Railroads - South Carolina. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

S.S. Geo. Washington enters Boston Harbor with President Wilson on board. (943464)

Image of a wrecked plane at Love Field in Dallas, Texas during World War One. The landing gear, propellor, lower wings, and wing skids of the plane are damaged. The pilot, Lieutenant Runeer Bishinghoff, was involved in the accident.

Man on a ladder next to a cart, anonymous, c. 1893 - in or before 1898 photomechanical print paper ladder. (farm) wagon, freight wagon, cart. adult man

A Westfield military bicycle (SUBJECT 53316) used for official purposes during World War One. This photograph was taken by the M.T.C. photographer on February 8, 1919. The bicycle is clearly marked as being for official use only. Additional notes include the numbers 58316 and 53316.

"Image showing a damaged plane at Love Field, Dallas, Texas during World War I. The plane has suffered fire damage, with the left and right lower panes, right upper panel, and fuselage burned. This photograph is not for publication and is marked for official use only."

USS Celtic (AF-2) underway during World War I. The photograph is from the collection of the COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC INFORMATION and was taken in 1918. The ship, designated AF, was an auxiliary freighter serving the U.S. Navy during the war. The image bears the symbol AU for official use.

Photo depicting a used Cadillac (8) in excellent condition, polished and with a neat driver. The image is meant for educational purposes and pertains to the Motor Transport Corps of the United States. This photo was taken by GT.Bonner.S.C., with the symbol A, and received on 942-19.

Military convoy crossing a bridge en route from Chulai to Dalang in Vietnam. The convoy consists of various vehicles including jeeps, "mules", trucks, and dune buggies. The photograph was taken on December 10, 1966 by LCpl R.A. Leves of the United States Marine Corps. Image courtesy of Defense Department.

Description: Nova Scotia Steel & Coal Company Limited. Rudder Stock. S.S. "Abessimia." Weight 6815 Lbs. Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Date: 1916 canada, americas, newbrunswickandnovascotia

Departure of Plymouth, England, Passengers. Original caption: Departure of Plymouth, England, passengers. Picture taken by Dr. L. I. Hewes- delegate to International Road Congress in Germany 1934. State: England.

2nd Lt. Rat.L. Dewell, S.C., photographed a touring car left behind by the retreating German Army in Speicher, Germany. The photo was taken on Feb. 26, 1919, and the description states that the car was number-takes issued. The MC notes indicate the photo reference number as 40459.

A formation of aeroplanes flying over Mineola, Long Island. This photograph was taken by a photographer from Columbia University, New York. The description and symbol for this image are labeled as No. 46639 S.C. The image was received and approved based on the given description. It is noted as an official U.S. military activity.

A Douglas C-53 parked on the flooded runway at an airbase on Adak Island in the Aleutian Islands. Note rubber raft used for unloading the transport.

Propeller Trailers Parked On Airstrip At Accra Air Base, Accra, Gold Coast, Africa. May 1943.

M.T.C. School Convoy passing a construction gang near Union Mills, MD. Photograph taken on September 30, 1919 by Sgt. Warner. Captioned as NUMBER 64,273 in the album. This image is part of a collection of photographs from the Motor Transport Corps School in Camp Holabird, MD.

Front view of the Liberty Caproni, an aircraft used during World War One. The photograph is labeled as 111-SC-15361, taken by photographer CPI on September 6, 1918. The caption mentions that the description number was issued in Mineola, New York, and states that the notes are for official use only.

Information office radio broadcaster Dutch Guinea. Night lighting Moker airport Biak. July 1955. Biak, Guinea

Willys-Overland Co. produced motor reel equipment for the government during World War One. The image shows a F-W-D motor reel truck with a lever that operates the reel mechanism for winding and unwinding, as well as a brake pedal to control the speed of the drum. The reel is driven from the chassis transmission through a multiple disc clutch and roller chains. This photograph is government property and can only be used for official purposes.

View of an unknown man with a cart on a road, Léonard Misonne, c. 1893 - in or before 1898 photomechanical print Hall on the Saale paper road, path

View of the steamship De City of Topeka, Anonymous, c. 1885 - in or before 1890 photomechanical print Down paper collotype ships (in general) Down

The U.S.S. American, a transport ship, sinking at its dock at Port Newark, NJ. The stern is shown in the foreground, displaying the starboard side of the ship. This photograph was taken on October 31, 1918. It is not intended for publication and is for official use only.

Sailing ships at the port of Antwerp, Victor Selb, c. 1883 - in or before 1888 photomechanical print Antwerp paper collotype harbour. sailing-ship, sailing-boat Antwerp

Rowing boat from Turkey in the water on the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893, Charles Dudley Arnold, 1893 photomechanical print Chicago paper collotype world fair, world exhibition. rowing-boat, canoe, etc. Chicago

Carriages arriving at Prince Murat's home in Paris, France, where President Wilson stayed during his initial visit.

Panama Canal Zone - Pedro Miguel Locks, Aerial Photograph.

Steam locomotive made by Sharp, Stewart and Company, Anonymous, c. 1874 - in or before 1884 photograph photographic support albumen print steam locomotive

Side view of a front drive motor truck designed for a 3-inch anti-aircraft gun and mount, model 1917. This image was taken in December 1918 by a photographer from the AU Eng.Div. of U.S. Ord. Dept. The truck, identified as 46511, is intended for official use only. It has a maximum elevation of 85° and a firing service of 2600 feet per second.

Sailing ship in a port, presumably in the Netherlands, Anonymous, c. 1890 - c. 1905 photograph. contact print Part of photo album with 35 photos of Amsterdam, people and animals. Netherlands paper. photographic support harbour. sailing-ship, sailing-boat Netherlands

Etching by Isabella von Croÿ depicting a fishing boat on Stiller's Lake, created in 1910.

$Lifeboat scenes, G.K. Batten, c. 1900 - c. 1920 photomechanical print. photomontage Ilfracombe paper life-saving service. shipping accident; sickness and death at sea$

View of the steamship George S. Blake, c. 1870 - in or before 1880 photomechanical print maker: United States of Americaprinter: Boston paper collotype steamship, motorship

A camouflaged U.S. transport ship, the S.S. "Leviathan," is seen in this photograph taken in June 1918. The camouflage design of the ship was created by Mr. Wilkinson of the British Navy. The photo shows the ship's stacks and midship port side. This image was not meant for publication.

Roads - West Virginia. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Solomon Railroad. Alaska Task Force Photographs

A transportation float in the Victory Parade in New York City. The float has the number "47997" and was taken on May 15, 1919, by Lieutenant Geo. H. Lyon, 8th Corps. The float is decorated with slogans including "We Do It Now", "Opportunities Within Our Reach", and "The Money to be Spent at Home for Comfort Provided by Pullman".

Ieyl. stjerneformet Motor Standard Type. 50HK. Artist: Jacob Christian Hansen Ellehammer (Danish, 1871-1946); Vilhelm Ellehammer (Danish). Dimensions: Image: 5 5/8 in. × 4 in. (14.3 × 10.1 cm)Sheet: 9 5/8 × 12 13/16 in. (24.4 × 32.6 cm). Date: 1905-19.Unaware of the Wright brothers' success, the Danish engineer Ellehammer worked in isolation to invent a means of flight, a feat he achieved on September 12, 1906. He soon shifted his attention to vertical flight craft, succeeding in 1912 in hopping along above ground in an experimental helicopter. It is those early, tentative helicopter flights that we see in these remarkable photographs, part of an album documenting Ellehammer's experiments in aviation between 1905 and 1920. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

The Volcania munitions...

Howard ambulance, rear view, tailgate down, with litters, water tank with spigot underneath. Background masked.. 1861 - 1872. Photographs. Manuscripts and Archives Division. United States , History , Civil War, 1861-1865, Carts & wagons, Ambulances

"A Sopwith Camel airplane, a Bristol F2R Fighter, captured in this photograph taken during World War One. The photograph carries the subject number 15395, taken by a C.P.I. photographer and received by the AU on August 6, 1918. The description indicates the type of airplane used."

Image of a Caproni plane in flight at the Aviation Experiment Station in Hampton, Virginia. Taken on September 10, 1917. This photograph, numbered 63719, depicts a significant moment in American military aviation during World War One.

A Boeing primary training seaplane for the Navy. Photographed by Pierson & Co, received on May 29, 1918. The plane is numbered AU and was made by The Boeing Airplane Co in Seattle, Washington. Image is property of Boeing Airplane Co. and for official use only.

An artillery repair truck model of 1918, view of the right side. Built by the Four Wheel Drive Auto Co. in Clintonville, Wisconsin. The photo was taken by the Ordnance Department on September 6, 1918. Caption: Artillery Repair Truck Model of 1918, right side view. Manufactured by Four Wheel Drive Auto Co., Clintonville, Wisconsin.

"S. A. 60 cm gauge gondola, with a capacity of 22,000 pounds. It has a length over end sills of 22' 1-1/4" and a width over side sills of 5' 7". The gondola has drop side doors, weighs 9500 pounds, and was manufactured by the American Car and Foundry Co., Detroit, Michigan."

Rowing boat on a landing place, Hauptmann A. Böhmer, c. 1896 - in or before 1901 photomechanical print Berlin paper rowing-boat, canoe, etc.. pier, quay, wharf

Upper Thames, Bablock Hythe, the last of the old Thames ferries..

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