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![Group of friends of Louis Bennett, Jr. stand in front of an airplane. Names listed on back are Verity, Mordaunt, Lettice Aceland, Ottilie, and Ethel Mills. Portrait of Lt. Louis Bennett, Jr., R.F.C. This photograph, as well as others (numbers 001378, 001379, and 001380) are referenced in a letter from Mrs. Ethel Mills to Mrs. Louis Bennett, Sr. The text of the letter is as follows: August 20, 1919 Drokes, Beaulieu, Hants My Dear Mrs. Bennett, I just want to reach across the channel, and take your hand and hold it, in a great understanding silence! To begin with, you could not have had my address if your dear boy had not given it! I hope you will be coming to England [and] will come to us for a few days. And get to know his old surroundings here -- where he lived [and] bunked. I remember I was at work building a pig stye! -- when suddenly he appeared flying round [and] round my house and suddenly he made the most beautiful desent [sic] and stood before us, with his handsome face glowing, 'I’ve come to say good bye' -- he could only stay for ½ an hour -- and we mutually photographed each other -- then he was gone, saying 'I’ll send back my photo for you all to sign.' He had no sooner gone, than I grieved I hadn’t asked him for your address, so as to send you any of ours that might be good, as I knew how you’d love to have as many snapshots as possible, but hoped I’d soon hear from him. Well at last I did write -- the photo I had to wait sometime to get a signature -- [and] something made me write to him without returning him his [and] ours -- fearing he had moved from his last address -- so I said do tell me if this reaches you before I send the precious photos.' And I waited, [and] as time passed, I feared he had gone to join with those other warriors! Then came the trying to find you, [and] send you these precious snapshots. [and] so when I saw your envelope, before I opened it, or had even turned it round, I knew what its contents must be [and] I just felt greatful that evidently he looked upon us as friends, [and] so had given you my name and address. You will let me see you should you come to England won’t you -- [and] if possible you will come down to Bealieu [and] be with us for a little while. I will not write more tonight -- but with true love [and] the deepest sympathy to Mr. Bennett and yourself. Yours affectionately Ethel Mills You will want his letter too. You will see the fine way he agitated to get to France and to be fighting!](/thumb/001378.jpg "Friends of Louis Bennett Pose in front of Airplane")
- IDNO:
- 001378
- Title:
- Friends of Louis Bennett Pose in front of Airplane
- Date:
- ca. 1918
- Description:
- Group of friends of Louis Bennett, Jr. stand in front of an airplane. Names listed on back are Verity, Mordaunt, Lettice Aceland, Ottilie, and Ethel Mills. Portrait of Lt. Louis Bennett, Jr., R.F.C. This photograph, as well as others (numbers 001378, 001379, and 001380) are referenced in a letter from Mrs. Ethel Mills to Mrs. Louis Bennett, Sr. The text of the letter is as follows: August 20, 1919 Drokes, Beaulieu, Hants My Dear Mrs. Bennett, I just want to reach across the channel, and take your hand and hold it, in a great understanding silence! To begin with, you could not have had my address if your dear boy had not given it! I hope you will be coming to England [and] will come to us for a few days. And get to know his old surroundings here -- where he lived [and] bunked. I remember I was at work building a pig stye! -- when suddenly he appeared flying round [and] round my house and suddenly he made the most beautiful desent [sic] and stood before us, with his handsome face glowing, 'I’ve come to say good bye' -- he could only stay for ½ an hour -- and we mutually photographed each other -- then he was gone, saying 'I’ll send back my photo for you all to sign.' He had no sooner gone, than I grieved I hadn’t asked him for your address, so as to send you any of ours that might be good, as I knew how you’d love to have as many snapshots as possible, but hoped I’d soon hear from him. Well at last I did write -- the photo I had to wait sometime to get a signature -- [and] something made me write to him without returning him his [and] ours -- fearing he had moved from his last address -- so I said do tell me if this reaches you before I send the precious photos.' And I waited, [and] as time passed, I feared he had gone to join with those other warriors! Then came the trying to find you, [and] send you these precious snapshots. [and] so when I saw your envelope, before I opened it, or had even turned it round, I knew what its contents must be [and] I just felt greatful that evidently he looked upon us as friends, [and] so had given you my name and address. You will let me see you should you come to England won’t you -- [and] if possible you will come down to Bealieu [and] be with us for a little while. I will not write more tonight -- but with true love [and] the deepest sympathy to Mr. Bennett and yourself. Yours affectionately Ethel Mills You will want his letter too. You will see the fine way he agitated to get to France and to be fighting!
![Louis Bennett, center, stands among friends next to airplane. Names listed on back are Ethel Mills, Mordaunt, Ottilie, and Verity. Portrait of Lt. Louis Bennett, Jr., R.F.C. This photograph, as well as others (numbers 001378, 001379, and 001380) are referenced in a letter from Mrs. Ethel Mills to Mrs. Louis Bennett, Sr. The text of the letter is as follows: August 20, 1919 Drokes, Beaulieu, Hants My Dear Mrs. Bennett, I just want to reach across the channel, and take your hand and hold it, in a great understanding silence! To begin with, you could not have had my address if your dear boy had not given it! I hope you will be coming to England [and] will come to us for a few days. And get to know his old surroundings here -- where he lived [and] bunked. I remember I was at work building a pig stye! -- when suddenly he appeared flying round [and] round my house and suddenly he made the most beautiful desent [sic] and stood before us, with his handsome face glowing, 'I’ve come to say good bye' -- he could only stay for ½ an hour -- and we mutually photographed each other -- then he was gone, saying 'I’ll send back my photo for you all to sign.' He had no sooner gone, than I grieved I hadn’t asked him for your address, so as to send you any of ours that might be good, as I knew how you’d love to have as many snapshots as possible, but hoped I’d soon hear from him. Well at last I did write -- the photo I had to wait sometime to get a signature -- [and] something made me write to him without returning him his [and] ours -- fearing he had moved from his last address -- so I said do tell me if this reaches you before I send the precious photos.' And I waited, [and] as time passed, I feared he had gone to join with those other warriors! Then came the trying to find you, [and] send you these precious snapshots. [and] so when I saw your envelope, before I opened it, or had even turned it round, I knew what its contents must be [and] I just felt greatful that evidently he looked upon us as friends, [and] so had given you my name and address. You will let me see you should you come to England won’t you -- [and] if possible you will come down to Bealieu [and] be with us for a little while. I will not write more tonight -- but with true love [and] the deepest sympathy to Mr. Bennett and yourself. Yours affectionately Ethel Mills You will want his letter too. You will see the fine way he agitated to get to France and to be fighting!](/thumb/001379.jpg "Bennett, Louis and Friends Next to Airplane")
- IDNO:
- 001379
- Title:
- Bennett, Louis and Friends Next to Airplane
- Date:
- ca. 1918
- Description:
- Louis Bennett, center, stands among friends next to airplane. Names listed on back are Ethel Mills, Mordaunt, Ottilie, and Verity. Portrait of Lt. Louis Bennett, Jr., R.F.C. This photograph, as well as others (numbers 001378, 001379, and 001380) are referenced in a letter from Mrs. Ethel Mills to Mrs. Louis Bennett, Sr. The text of the letter is as follows: August 20, 1919 Drokes, Beaulieu, Hants My Dear Mrs. Bennett, I just want to reach across the channel, and take your hand and hold it, in a great understanding silence! To begin with, you could not have had my address if your dear boy had not given it! I hope you will be coming to England [and] will come to us for a few days. And get to know his old surroundings here -- where he lived [and] bunked. I remember I was at work building a pig stye! -- when suddenly he appeared flying round [and] round my house and suddenly he made the most beautiful desent [sic] and stood before us, with his handsome face glowing, 'I’ve come to say good bye' -- he could only stay for ½ an hour -- and we mutually photographed each other -- then he was gone, saying 'I’ll send back my photo for you all to sign.' He had no sooner gone, than I grieved I hadn’t asked him for your address, so as to send you any of ours that might be good, as I knew how you’d love to have as many snapshots as possible, but hoped I’d soon hear from him. Well at last I did write -- the photo I had to wait sometime to get a signature -- [and] something made me write to him without returning him his [and] ours -- fearing he had moved from his last address -- so I said do tell me if this reaches you before I send the precious photos.' And I waited, [and] as time passed, I feared he had gone to join with those other warriors! Then came the trying to find you, [and] send you these precious snapshots. [and] so when I saw your envelope, before I opened it, or had even turned it round, I knew what its contents must be [and] I just felt greatful that evidently he looked upon us as friends, [and] so had given you my name and address. You will let me see you should you come to England won’t you -- [and] if possible you will come down to Bealieu [and] be with us for a little while. I will not write more tonight -- but with true love [and] the deepest sympathy to Mr. Bennett and yourself. Yours affectionately Ethel Mills You will want his letter too. You will see the fine way he agitated to get to France and to be fighting!
![Louis Bennett, Jr. shows his plane to two young ladies, identified on the back of the photo as Lettice Aceland and Ottilie. Portrait of Lt. Louis Bennett, Jr., R.F.C. This photograph, as well as others (numbers 001378, 001379, and 001380) are referenced in a letter from Mrs. Ethel Mills to Mrs. Louis Bennett, Sr. The text of the letter is as follows: August 20, 1919 Drokes, Beaulieu, Hants My Dear Mrs. Bennett, I just want to reach across the channel, and take your hand and hold it, in a great understanding silence! To begin with, you could not have had my address if your dear boy had not given it! I hope you will be coming to England [and] will come to us for a few days. And get to know his old surroundings here -- where he lived [and] bunked. I remember I was at work building a pig stye! -- when suddenly he appeared flying round [and] round my house and suddenly he made the most beautiful desent [sic] and stood before us, with his handsome face glowing, 'I’ve come to say good bye' -- he could only stay for ½ an hour -- and we mutually photographed each other -- then he was gone, saying 'I’ll send back my photo for you all to sign.' He had no sooner gone, than I grieved I hadn’t asked him for your address, so as to send you any of ours that might be good, as I knew how you’d love to have as many snapshots as possible, but hoped I’d soon hear from him. Well at last I did write -- the photo I had to wait sometime to get a signature -- [and] something made me write to him without returning him his [and] ours -- fearing he had moved from his last address -- so I said do tell me if this reaches you before I send the precious photos.' And I waited, [and] as time passed, I feared he had gone to join with those other warriors! Then came the trying to find you, [and] send you these precious snapshots. [and] so when I saw your envelope, before I opened it, or had even turned it round, I knew what its contents must be [and] I just felt greatful that evidently he looked upon us as friends, [and] so had given you my name and address. You will let me see you should you come to England won’t you -- [and] if possible you will come down to Bealieu [and] be with us for a little while. I will not write more tonight -- but with true love [and] the deepest sympathy to Mr. Bennett and yourself. Yours affectionately Ethel Mills You will want his letter too. You will see the fine way he agitated to get to France and to be fighting!](/thumb/001380.jpg "Bennett, Louis Shows His Airplane to Two Ladies")
- IDNO:
- 001380
- Title:
- Bennett, Louis Shows His Airplane to Two Ladies
- Date:
- ca. 1918
- Description:
- Louis Bennett, Jr. shows his plane to two young ladies, identified on the back of the photo as Lettice Aceland and Ottilie. Portrait of Lt. Louis Bennett, Jr., R.F.C. This photograph, as well as others (numbers 001378, 001379, and 001380) are referenced in a letter from Mrs. Ethel Mills to Mrs. Louis Bennett, Sr. The text of the letter is as follows: August 20, 1919 Drokes, Beaulieu, Hants My Dear Mrs. Bennett, I just want to reach across the channel, and take your hand and hold it, in a great understanding silence! To begin with, you could not have had my address if your dear boy had not given it! I hope you will be coming to England [and] will come to us for a few days. And get to know his old surroundings here -- where he lived [and] bunked. I remember I was at work building a pig stye! -- when suddenly he appeared flying round [and] round my house and suddenly he made the most beautiful desent [sic] and stood before us, with his handsome face glowing, 'I’ve come to say good bye' -- he could only stay for ½ an hour -- and we mutually photographed each other -- then he was gone, saying 'I’ll send back my photo for you all to sign.' He had no sooner gone, than I grieved I hadn’t asked him for your address, so as to send you any of ours that might be good, as I knew how you’d love to have as many snapshots as possible, but hoped I’d soon hear from him. Well at last I did write -- the photo I had to wait sometime to get a signature -- [and] something made me write to him without returning him his [and] ours -- fearing he had moved from his last address -- so I said do tell me if this reaches you before I send the precious photos.' And I waited, [and] as time passed, I feared he had gone to join with those other warriors! Then came the trying to find you, [and] send you these precious snapshots. [and] so when I saw your envelope, before I opened it, or had even turned it round, I knew what its contents must be [and] I just felt greatful that evidently he looked upon us as friends, [and] so had given you my name and address. You will let me see you should you come to England won’t you -- [and] if possible you will come down to Bealieu [and] be with us for a little while. I will not write more tonight -- but with true love [and] the deepest sympathy to Mr. Bennett and yourself. Yours affectionately Ethel Mills You will want his letter too. You will see the fine way he agitated to get to France and to be fighting!
- IDNO:
- 009468
- Title:
- World War I Slide Show--21. Pilot in Cockpit of Biplane Facing Observer
- Date:
- ca. 1917-1918
- Description:
- World War I Lantern Slide Show. Slide No. 20 in group of originally numbered slides. Pilot in cockpit of biplane facing observer. Frame is labelled with text saying 'Visual Bureau, University of Pittsburgh.' (negative no. 21-10034 is inscribed on slide)
- IDNO:
- 009469
- Title:
- World War I Slide Show--22. American Airfield with Hangar and Three Biplanes
- Date:
- ca. 1917-1918
- Description:
- World War I Lantern Slide Show. Slide No. 22 in group of originally numbered slides. American airfield with hanger and three planes. A group of men are moving a biplane. (negative no. 22-10976 is inscribed on slide)
- IDNO:
- 009470
- Title:
- World War I Slide Show--24. Portrait of Pilot Standing in Front of Biplane
- Date:
- ca. 1917-1918
- Description:
- World War I Lantern Slide Show. Slide No. 24 in group of originally numbered slides. Portrait of pilot standing in front of biplane with hand on the propeller. Frame is labelled with text saying 'Visual Bureau, University of Pittsburgh.' (negative no. 24-5963 is inscribed on slide)
- IDNO:
- 009471
- Title:
- World War I Slide Show--25. Cranking the Propeller of an American Biplane
- Date:
- ca. 1917-1918
- Description:
- World War I Lantern Slide Show. Slide No. 25 in group of originally numbered slides. A man is cranking the propeller of an American biplane on an airfield. Two other men are holding the wings. Hangers are in the background. Frame is labelled with text saying 'Visual Bureau, University of Pittsburgh.' The aircraft is a Curtiss JN-4D ("Jenny"). (negative no. 25-5967 is inscribed on slide)
- IDNO:
- 009472
- Title:
- World War I Slide Show--27. Damaged Biplane
- Date:
- ca. 1917-1918
- Description:
- World War I Lantern Slide Show. Slide No. 27 in group of originally numbered slides. Damaged biplane. Frame is labelled with text saying 'Visual Bureau, University of Pittsburgh.' (negative no. 27-2391 is inscribed on slide)
- IDNO:
- 009473
- Title:
- World War I Slide Show--28. American Pilots at Attention in Front of Hanger
- Date:
- ca. 1917-1918
- Description:
- World War I Lantern Slide Show. Slide No. 15 in group of originally numbered slides. American pilots standing at attention in front of biplane in hanger. Frame is labelled with text saying 'Visual Bureau, University of Pittsburgh.' (negative no. 28-10974 is inscribed on slide)
- IDNO:
- 009476
- Title:
- World War I Slide Show--33. Biplane in Flight
- Date:
- ca. 1917-1918
- Description:
- World War I Lantern Slide Show. Slide No. 33 in group of originally numbered slides. Biplane in flight. Frame is labelled with text saying 'Visual Bureau, University of Pittsburgh.' (negative no. 33-1261 is inscribed on slide)
- IDNO:
- 009481
- Title:
- World War I Slide Show--40. Wreckage of an Airplane
- Date:
- ca. 1917-1918
- Description:
- World War I Lantern Slide Show. Slide No. 40 in group of originally numbered slides. Wreckage of an Airplane. Frame is labelled with text saying 'Visual Bureau, University of Pittsburgh.' (negative no. 40-F.O.400 is inscribed on slide)
- IDNO:
- 009482
- Title:
- World War I Slide Show--41. German Biplane on Display in front of a Building
- Date:
- ca. 1917-1918
- Description:
- World War I Lantern Slide Show. Slide No. 41 in group of originally numbered slides. German biplane on display in front of a building. Frame is labelled with text saying 'Visual Bureau, University of Pittsburgh.'
