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Combat Aerien; Deux "poilus" de l'air; Lufbery et ses lionceaux "Wisky" et "Soda" avec... 1918. Creator: Unknown. Combat Aerien; Deux "poilus" de l'air; Lufbery et ses lionceaux "Wisky" et "Soda" avec... 1918
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Combat Aerien; Deux "poilus" de l'air; Lufbery et ses lionceaux "Wisky" et "Soda" avec... 1918. Creator: Unknown. Combat Aerien; Deux "poilus" de l'air; Lufbery et ses lionceaux "Wisky" et "Soda" avec... 1918
Combat Aerien; Deux "poilus" de l'air; Lufbery et ses lionceaux "Wisky" et "Soda" avec lesquels il aimait jouer au retour de ses chasses, les taquinant, les obligeant a sauter, mettant sa tete entre leurs crocs. Les deux fauves faisaient la joie de l'escadrille Layayette. Mais ils grandirent et il fallut les envoyer au Jardin des Plantes, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Wisky" et "Soda" with... 1918" is a captivating photograph that tells a unique story of friendship and camaraderie during the tumultuous times of the First World War. The image features American fighter ace Raoul Lufbery, a renowned pilot of the Lafayette Escadrille, a French squadron of American volunteers, with his beloved pets, two lion cubs named "Wisky" and "Soda." The photograph captures a playful moment as Lufbery, with a mischievous grin, interacts with the cubs. He teases them, making them jump, and even placing his head between their sharp claws. The two cubs, clearly enjoying the game, bring joy to the squadron. However, as the cubs grew larger, they had to be relocated to the Jardin des Plantes, a zoo in Paris. Raoul Lufbery, a French-American, was a pioneer in military aviation, having earned the distinction of being the first American to shoot down an enemy aircraft in World War I. He was a charismatic figure, known for his daring exploits in the skies and his affectionate bond with his pets. This photograph, published in the French magazine "L'Illustration" in 1924, offers a rare glimpse into the personal life of a celebrated war hero, humanizing him and reminding us of the human connections that endured amidst the chaos of war. The photograph's title, "Combat Aérien; Deux 'poilus' de l'air," translates to "Combat in the Air; Two 'poilus' of the Sky," with 'poilu' being a term used to refer to French soldiers during World War I. The photograph is a testament to the enduring spirit of friendship and the unique bond between man and animal, even in the most challenging of circumstances. It is a poignant reminder of the human experiences that unfolded during the First World War, a conflict that continues to shape our understanding of history.
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