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Balloon parachute diagram created by the Balloon Section, Air Service, American Expeditionary Forces, December 23, 1918. Shows former folding method which occasionally resulted in the parachute opening in two lobes.

Ascension report slip for Marc Lagen, June 9, 1918. Documents Lagen's length of time with the 54th French Balloon Company, number of ascensions, and total hours logged.

Handwritten memorandum from First Lieutenant Marc Lagen to Commanding Officer, U.S. Balloon School A.E.F., May 17, 1918. Requests permission to visit Bordeaux, France regarding supplies.

Menu and program for the Diner d'Adieu (Farwell Dinner) of the Fiftieth Section, A.S.S., U.S.R. Balloon Division, April 26, 1918. Menu and roster commemorating goodbye dinner at the Hotel Budan, Saumur, France.

Military form entitled "Physical examination for appointment, promotion, or retirement," filled out by Marc Lagen, April 3, 1918. Details physical health information from an exam required for Lagen's promotion to Captain. Two typed pages.

Handwritten memorandum from First Lieutenant Marc Lagen to Lieutenant Colonel John H. [Joncett?], January 24, 1918. Reports Lagen's first ascension.

Notebook fragments belonging to Marc Lagen detailing daily activities on the front, circa 1918. Topics include Lagen's experiences in Verdun and Clermont (France), incidents involving airplanes and observation balloons, and receiving letters from…

Tally form for balloon observation notes, including ascensions, adjustments, registrations, hostile batteries seen in action, and hours in the air, circa 1918.

Document entitled "Manoeuvering Regulations for Type R Balloon," circa 1918. Typescript instructions with handwritten diagram at bottom detailing roles of rigger and telephone squad men. One typed page.

Orders issued by the Lookout Officer assigning Lieutenant Marc Lagen to lookout detail, circa 1918.