Members of the 28th Balloon Company can be seen in this photograph, as they force gas from a Caquot into a spherical balloon at the Polo Field in Washington, This image was taken during balloon operations, and it is marked with the symbol "NUMBER 58629 PROWTH." The photographer received this photo on March 27, 1919, and it is described as depicting balloon operations. The image contains additional notes labeled as "H a."

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