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Photograph E03055 First World War, 1914-1918A British observation balloon behind the lines from which the movements of the retreating enemy were closely watched.

The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
A British observation balloon behind the lines near Morcourt from which the movements of the retreating enemy were closely watched. While field guns followed the infantry and obtained their targets, the long range British guns were kept informed by aerial observers, and fired on the enemy's communications and special targets.
A British observation balloon behind the lines from which the movements of the retreating enemy were closely watched.

An observation balloon, familiarly known as a 'sausage', ascending on the morning of the battle of Pozieres. The basket carrying the observer(s) is visible just above the ground, right of centre. Th

Tethering lines and cables to a barrage balloon aloft over the 1st Australian Task Force (ATF) base. The cables lead to three PRC25 radio communications sets attached to the balloon. The Field Operati

The winch on which are wound tethering lines and cables to a barrage balloon aloft over the 1st Australian Task Force (ATF) base. The cables lead to three PRC25 radio communications sets attached to t

A winch in a trailer on which are wound tethering lines and cables to a barrage balloon aloft over the US 173 Airborne Brigade base. The cables lead to three PRC25 radio communications sets attached t

A winch in a trailer on which are wound tethering lines and cables to a barrage balloon about to go aloft over the US 173 Airborne Brigade base. The cables lead to three PRC25 radio communications set
