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[Caquot observation balloon in flight above snowy field]
Photograph of a Caquot observation balloon in flight above a snowy field, likely in France, circa 1918.

[Partially inflated Caquot observation balloon in flight over field]
Photograph of a partially inflated Caquot observation balloon in flight over a field, likely in France, circa 1918.

[Partially inflated Caquot observation balloon]
Photograph of a partially inflated Caquot observation balloon, likely in France, circa 1918.

[Servicemen using balloon winch]
Photograph of servicemen using a balloon winch, likely in France, circa 1918.Inscription on verso: "Balloon Winch."

[Caquot observation balloon in flight]
Photograph of a Caquot observation balloon in flight, likely in France, circa 1918.

[Servicemen parachuting to ground after their observation balloon was hit by German shells]
Photograph of two servicemen parachuting to the ground after their observation balloon was hit by German shells, circa 1918. Inscription on verso: "Hat, musette bag, A.S. Insignia, Soap, toothpaste, comb, boots + shoe brush + polish, pen + paper,…

[Servicemen using tethers to maneuver Caquot observation balloon]
Photograph of servicemen using tethers to maneuver a Caquot observation balloon, likely in France, circa 1918.

[Parachute below observation balloon]
Photograph of a parachute below an observation balloon, circa 1918.

[Servicemen with Caquot observation balloon]
Photograph of servicemen with a Caquot observation balloon, likely in France, circa 1918.

[Caquot observation balloon in flight]
Photograph of a Caquot observation balloon in flight, likely in France, circa 1918.
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