The 94th and 95th Aero Squadrons of the United States Army Air Service First Pursuit Group, at Épiez Aerodrome in Épiez-sur-Meuse France, during World War 1. Fabric curtains of a large aircraft hangar being pulled back as several ground crewmen roll a Nieuport 28c.1, of the 95th Aero Squadron, out of the hangar. Other Nieuport airplanes of the 95th Squadron, are in lined up in front of the hangar. The squadron's identifying black and white circular stripes seen on their aircraft cowlings. Scene shifts to ground crewmen working on a row of parked SPAD S.XIII aircraft of the 94th Aero Squadron. "Hat in Ring" insignia of the 94th Squadron is painted on the sides of all aircraft. American ground crewmen hold the wings of 94th Squadron Nieuport 28c.1 #18 with its engine running. Wheel chocks are pulled from under the wheels. The aircraft turns and starts taxiing.
Aviation activities in France during World War I. A group of six officers examines a photograph. The officers include American officers Lieutenant J. P. Harmon, Lt. John S. Beekley and Lt. R. T. Maddock and Frenchman Captain DeSaint Cerau. Several buildings in the background. American Expeditionary Force Chief Intelligence Officer Major A. L. James talks with Squadron Commander of the 3rd Pursuit Flight Maj. William Thaw. The officers seated at a table in a sidewalk cafe. A large group of soldiers inspects a crashed French aircraft near Nixeville in Meuse, France. French ground crewmen work on a crash-landed Spad 11.