E03054 Accession Number: E03054

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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.

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Accession Number
E03054
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
25 August 1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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