The photograph shows men from the Balloon Detachment at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, in 1918, attempting to move a "M" type balloon, model 1880D, into a hangar amidst strong winds. The image highlights the number of personnel involved in the task and the physical strain required to handle the balloon. Note the serialized tags on the balloon, which indicate its identification number.

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Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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