| Accession Number | E01260 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Glass original whole plate negative |
| Maker |
Hurley, James Francis (Frank) |
| Place made | Belgium: Flanders, West-Vlaanderen, Ypres |
| Date made | 23 October 1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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An observation balloon making an ascent near Ypres to 'spot' for the artillery operating in the ...
Description
An observation balloon making an ascent near Ypres to 'spot' for the artillery operating in the Ypres sector. Two men are in the balloon's basket. A series of ropes are held by some of the crowd on the ground. A motor ambulance is amid the crowd.