H06972
Photograph H06972 First World War, 1914-1918Vimy Ridge, France. c. 1917. A section of the ridge as seen from the basket of a kite balloon. (Donor Canadian Official Photograph)
H07270 Accession Number: H07270
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Probably FRANCE. C. 1917. STANDING IN THE BASKET, THE OBSERVER OF A KITE BALLOON TESTS THE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM BEFORE ASCENDING. (CANADIAN OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPH)
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H07270
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Photograph
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Print
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain
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