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World War 1, Europe, Western Front,1916

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1916

Overview

British soldiers with kite balloon used for artillery spotting on ground

Historical information

Note parachutes, Observer's brevet (badge) and Military Cross ribbon.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-32-P1900.281

Item type

Photographs

Themes

War and Conflict

War and Conflict > World War 1

Material

Photographic Media

Inscriptions and markings

AMWA41428

Year

Last modified

Thursday, 20 August, 2026

Completeness

94

Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

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