World War I in Photos

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World War I in Photos

Postby RX-7 Chris » Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:14

I'm posting these photos that Great-Grandfather took durring WWI in France. His name was Louis Faiella. I couldn't find the originals but I was able to scan these copies.

He is the one in the back center:
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Here he is working on a truck:
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On the left:
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Postby RX-7 Chris » Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:14

Some of the photos had captions on the back so I have them together.

July 4, 1918:
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Mass:
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German plane:
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German Plane with body:
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1984 RX-7 GSL-SE [size=84]My restomod project[/SIZE]


1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL flat black w/ white interior, 2 dr fastback, 390 thunderbird, C6 auto, 2500 rpm high stall converter, shift kit, AC, Holley 750 cfm

[size=100]RIP 1983 RX-7[/SIZE]

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Postby RX-7 Chris » Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:14

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1984 RX-7 GSL-SE [size=84]My restomod project[/SIZE]


1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL flat black w/ white interior, 2 dr fastback, 390 thunderbird, C6 auto, 2500 rpm high stall converter, shift kit, AC, Holley 750 cfm

[size=100]RIP 1983 RX-7[/SIZE]

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Postby RX-7 Chris » Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:14

We also have a diary of his trip to Europe by ship and the metals he received.
1984 RX-7 GSL-SE [size=84]My restomod project[/SIZE]


1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL flat black w/ white interior, 2 dr fastback, 390 thunderbird, C6 auto, 2500 rpm high stall converter, shift kit, AC, Holley 750 cfm

[size=100]RIP 1983 RX-7[/SIZE]

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Postby Shadowden » Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:14

Those are amazing. Great memories to have of your ancestors.
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Postby speedjunkie » Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:14

Holy shit man, that's awesome!! Thanks for sharing these.
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Postby Colombia28 » Wed Jan 30, 2013 9:14

Incredible! Thank you so much for posting these! Such an eye opener to see ground photos from the time. Thanks!
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Postby kingtut » Sat Feb 02, 2013 9:14

I can see the resemblance... thanks for sharing!
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