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[Caquot observation balloon in flight] (Item)

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

[Marc Lagen and unidentified serviceman in balloon basket] (Item)

Photograph of Marc Lagen (right) and an unidentified serviceman in a balloon basket, likely in France, circa 1918.

[Marc Lagen standing next to partially inflated balloon] (Item)

Photograph of Marc Lagen standing next to a partially inflated balloon, likely in France, circa 1918.

[Servicemen parachuting to ground after their observation balloon was hit by German shells] (Item)

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, magazines, cable, gloves. [Sy?] Powell and French Lt Couney Doron."

[Servicemen with tethered and covered observation balloon] (Item)

Photograph of two servicemen with a tethered and covered observation balloon, likely in France, circa 1918.

[Servicemen with Caquot observation balloon] (Item)

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

[Caquot observation balloon in flight] (Item)

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