A05278
Photograph A05278 First World War, 1914-1918WINCH VEHICLE SEEN FROM FRENCH OBSERVATION BALLOON BASKET. (COL. O WATT COLLECTION)
A03497 Accession Number: A03497
Description
A French officer recording enemy movements from the basket of an observation balloon.
Details
Accession Number
A03497
Photographer
British Official Photograph
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
Conflicts
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