E01174
Photograph E01174 First World War, 1914-1918Australian soldiers watching the ascent of an observation balloon over Ypres. Note the ruins in the background. (See E01125 and E01173)
E01173 Accession Number: E01173
Description
An observation balloon about to ascend. Note the vehicle on the left and the large group of unidentified soldiers around the balloon. (See E01125 and E01174)
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Accession Number
E01173
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Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original whole plate negative
Date Made
27 October 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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