E01254
Photograph E01254 First World War, 1914-1918An observation balloon ready to ascend over Ypres.
E01190 Accession Number: E01190
Description
The Officer Commanding A Company in the basket of an observation balloon about to ascend at Ypres. Note the shelled buildings in the background.
Details
Accession Number
E01190
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
October 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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