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Photograph of two servicemen looking at debris from a crashed aircraft, possibly an Albatros D.III, circa 1918.

Photograph of servicemen moving a partially inflated Caquot observation balloon, likely in France, circa 1918.

Photograph of servicemen of the Third Balloon Company with a Caquot observation balloon, Valdahon, France, circa 1918.Inscription: "3d Balloon Co at Valdahon."

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,…

Photograph of two American servicemen standing near a destroyed building, likely in France, circa 1918.

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

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

Photographic postcard of servicemen with a 6-inch disappearing gun at Fort Flagler, Washington, circa August 1917.Inscription: "6 in. Disappearing Gun - ready trip! No. 153. Torka's Studio, Port Townsend, Wash."Inscription on verso: "Dear folks -…

Photograph of servicemen with an artillery gun, likely in France, circa 1918.

Photograph of a servicemen with a Caquot observation balloon, likely in France, circa 1918. Reverse of photograph includes a rough sketch of a balloon, presumably done by Marc Lagen.