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A German observation balloon, 1917 (c)

Photograph, World War One, Air Operations (1914-1918), 1917 (c).

Observation balloons were used for intelligence gathering and artillery spotting. Observers would be carried in baskets or containers underneath the balloon. The balloons were usually heavily defended by anti-aircraft guns and fighter aircraft.

From an album of 105 photographs, 1916-1918.

NAM Accession Number

NAM. 1985-08-28-79

Copyright/Ownership

National Army Museum, Out of Copyright

Location

National Army Museum, Study collection

Object URL

https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=1985-08-28-79