German soldier in the basket of an observation balloon, 1918
A flare gun is fired by a soldier in the basket of an observation balloon.
Headline:Photo camera in the basket of an german observation balloon, 1918
Date:01.01.1918
Image text:An aerial observer with a photo camera in the basket of a still stationary observation balloon. A parachute hangs on the outside of the basket to allow the observer to jump in the event of danger from enemy planes.
Photo camera in the basket of an german observation balloon, 1918
An aerial observer with a photo camera in the basket of a still stationary observation balloon. A parachute hangs on the outside of the basket to allow the observer to jump in the event of danger from enemy planes.
Headline:German observation balloon, 1916
Date:01.01.1916
Image text:A German observation balloon in a field near Verdun. A multitude of observation balloons were used by the German forces at the battle of Verdun.
A German observation balloon takes off. In its basket two aerial observers.
Headline:The back of a rising balloon, 1916
Date:01.01.1914
Image text:The back of a rising German balloon. Underneath a basket with an aerial observer. In the front of the picture the lines keeping the balloon connected to the ground.
The back of a rising German balloon. Underneath a basket with an aerial observer. In the front of the picture the lines keeping the balloon connected to the ground.
Headline:Balloon ready for take off, 1918
Date:01.01.1914
Image text:German balloon shortly before its take off.
The balloon "Böckelmann" preparing to ascent. It is used to train volunteer airmen.
Headline:Parachutist in a tree, 1918
Date:01.01.1918
Image text:An aerial observe lands after having jumped out of an observation balloon with a parachute. The lines of his parachute have gotten caught in a tree.
Soldiers from a german Field Balloon Division on the Western front push the gas out of a tethered balloon.
Headline:German Soldiers Handling a Captive Balloon, 1918
Date:19.11.1918
Image text:At the Western front, German soldiers get a captive balloon ready for take-off. On the balloon, the Iron Cross tags the nationality of this tool of war.
At the Western front, German soldiers get a captive balloon ready for take-off. On the balloon, the Iron Cross tags the nationality of this tool of war.
Headline:Airship crew taking down a moored balloon, 1918
Date:11.07.1918
Image text:Members of a german field airship detachment take down a moored balloon with toggle lines.