P02418.003 Accession Number: P02418.003

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England. c. 1916. A partially inflated observation balloon is tethered to the deck of the battleship HMS Benbow. Amongst the naval personnel viewing the balloon during the feasibility trials are members of the Royal Naval Air Service. (Donor S. Uren)

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Accession Number

P02418.003

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Photograph

Physical Description

Colour: Black & white

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Whole

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1

Copyright

Copyright expired - public domain

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