Photograph - 'One of Our Balloons', France, Sergeant John Lord, World War I, 1916-1917, Black and white photographic print which depicts an Allied Army observation balloon. Observation balloons were used by all sides during World War I and were considered ideal for monitoring trench warfare conditions, artillery spotting and observing enemy troops. Readings from the observation balloons were passed down using flags or occasionally by radio.
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Photograph, Our Balloons, France, Sergeant John Lord, World War I, 1916-1917, Black, white photographic print, depicts, Allied Army observation balloon, Observation balloons, sides, considered ideal, monitoring trench warfare conditions, artillery spotting, observing enemy troops, Readings, observation balloons, passed down using flags, occasionally, radio
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