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Some are in black and white and others are sepia tone.","The photos include:","Inspection and Review 2nd Bomb. Group : Three groups of biplanes arrayed on a field in \"V\"-formations. 5 Group Bombing 1st Salvo : An array of explosions across a landscape. 6 - Group Bombing Formation 2nd Salvo : Three aerial \"V\"-formations of bombers. 13 Group Bombing 20th Sqdn Landing : A group of 6 biplane bombers landing in \"V\"-formation. 9 Group Bombing Formation 1st Salvo : Two groups of bombers flying in \"V\"-formations with one lone bomber trailing. 15. Group Bombing 2nd Salvo : A cluster of explosions within a landscape. 17. Group Bombing 3rd Salvo : A cluster of explosions within a landscape."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuapublication\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. ","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form:  http://bit.ly/scuareproduction . Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form:  http://bit.ly/scuapublication . Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_b47ce9d5d36c4a741c3de49988381feb\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe collection includes seven photographs showing U. S. Army Air Corps bombers and group bombing exercises. 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