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Description Lt.Col. William Thaw, a World War I flying ace who flew with the Lafayette Escadrille, was responsible for the acquisition of the squadron's mascots, lion cubs Whiskey and Soda. The mascots were popular with the men of the Escadrille, and were afforded a great deal of freedom to roam as they pleased.
Date circa 1916
date QS:P,+1916-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
Source National Museum of the U.S. Air Force photo 141006-F-DW547-002
Author USAF

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