The image shows a pile of hydrogen gas tanks at Roosevelt Field, , being used to refill the bags of the giant British dirigible R-34. This occurred as part of preparations for the reception, anchoring, and repairing of the R-34, which arrived on July 6, 1919. The photograph was taken on July 14, 1919, by Sgt. Steniger,

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