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

Photograph of a Caquot observation balloon tethered close to the ground, 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Photograph of an unidentified aircraft in flight, circa 1918.