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[Caquot observation balloon in flight above snowy field] (Item)

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

[Servicemen using balloon winch] (Item)

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

[Caquot observation balloon tethered close to ground] (Item)

Photograph of a Caquot observation balloon tethered close to the ground, likely in France, circa 1918.

[Partially inflated Caquot observation balloon] (Item)

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

[Servicemen using tethers to maneuver Caquot observation balloon] (Item)

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

[Parachute below observation balloon] (Item)

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

[Servicemen inflating Caquot observation balloon] (Item)

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

[Observation balloon under attack during battle] (Item)

Photographic print of a cartoon depicting an observation balloon under attack during a battle, circa 1918.Inscription: "When a feller needs a friend."

Manoeuvering Regulations for Type R Balloon (Item)

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.

[Observation balloon above village, France] (Item)

Photograph of an observation balloon above a village, France, circa 1918.Inscription: "My balloon, France, 1918."

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