#79 British pilot Captain Albert Ball posing with trophies from his 43rd victory, 1917.

British pilot Captain Albert Ball posing with trophies from his 43rd victory, 1917.

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#79 British pilot Captain Albert Ball posing with trophies from his 43rd victory, 1917.

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