Photograph
Balloon Gondola
| The gondola crew of a World War I observation balloon that is about to ascend. Observation balloons were positioned near the front so that men in the gondola could observe troop movements and calculate artillery effectiveness. |
| Image ID: | 10791 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 1918 |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
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| Collection Name: | Alvin C. Reis papers, 1918-1956 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | PH 3492 |
| Original Dimensions: | 2.5 x 4.25 inches |
| Aeronautics, Military |
| Military uniforms |
| World War, 1914-1918 |
| Men |
| Outdoor photography |
| Mustaches |
| Airships |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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