E01175
Photograph E01175 First World War, 1914-1918An unidentified officer entering the basket of an observation balloon prior to ascending near Ypres. Note the 'SJ' on the parachute harness that the officer is wearing.
E01259 Accession Number: E01259
Description
An observation balloon ascending near Ypres. Note the soldiers on the ground are controlling the balloon using ropes.
Details
Accession Number
E01259
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original whole plate negative
Date Made
31 October 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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