H13498
Photograph H13498 First World War, 1914-1918Location Unknown. c. 1916. Crew members of German observation balloons being instructed in the use of a long distance camera. (Donor German War Museum Kogenluft 6626)

The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Location Unknown. c. 1916. A German observatiion balloon fitted with a long distance camera about to ascend with one observer in the basket. The observer's escape parachute can be seen attached to the outside of the basket. (Donor German War Museum Kogenluft 4885)
Location Unknown. c. 1916. Crew members of German observation balloons being instructed in the use of a long distance camera. (Donor German War Museum Kogenluft 6626)

WITH A CAPTIVE BALLOON DETACHMENT. A LONG-DISTANCE PHOTOGRAPHIC CAMERA IN THE BALLOON BASKET. JUNE 1917. (DONATED BY THE GERMAN WAR MUSEUM BUFA 3525)

Location unknown. Crew members of a German observation balloon unit having their finger nails inspected. Finger nails had to be cut to regulations to prevent damage to the delicate fabric of the ballo

Location unknown. Aircraft of a German Air Force battle squadron flying towards the front line. (Donor German War Museum Kogenluft 5932)

Location Unknown. An original decoration on the side of a German Air Force scout aircraft. (Donor German War Museum Kogenluft 6959)

The Officer Commanding A Company in the basket of an observation balloon about to ascend at Ypres. Note the shelled buildings in the background.
