World War, 1914-1918 -- Aerial operations
Found in 65 Collections and/or Records:
Automatic balloon [valve]. Balloon basket with parachute attached, 1919
This photograph is one of a series showing soldiers working with an observation balloon. Taken from a photograph album created by an anonymous soldier in the U.S.Army. Title taken from description on back.
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Balloon basket being lowered by parachute
Balloon basket being lowered by parachute., approximately 1918-1935
Balloon basket being lowered by parachute. Title taken from description on back.
![](https://lib.utulsa.edu/speccoll/collections/2001.073_WWIphotos/Projects/012r.jpg)
Balloon basket ready for ascention [sic]
Balloon basket ready for ascention [sic] , approximately 1918-1935
This photograph is one of a series showing soldiers working with an observation balloon. Title taken from description on back.
![](https://lib.utulsa.edu/speccoll/collections/2001.073_WWIphotos/Projects/033r.jpg)
Balloon basket with observer and pilot preparing for ascension.
Balloon basket with observer and pilot preparing for ascension, 1919
Photograph of a balloon basket with an observer and pilot preparing for ascension. This photograph is one of a series showing soldiers working with an observation balloon. Title taken from description on back.
![](https://lib.utulsa.edu/speccoll/collections/2001.073_WWIphotos/Projects/035r.jpg)
Balloon in ascension at Fort Omaha
Balloon in ascension at Fort Omaha., 1917
Photograph of a balloon in ascension at Fort Omaha, 1917. This photograph is one of a series showing soldiers working with an observation balloon. Title taken from description on back.
![](https://lib.utulsa.edu/speccoll/collections/2001.073_WWIphotos/Projects/027r.jpg)