This photograph captures the moment before the ascent of an Army Caquot Balloon during balloon operations in Washington, The individuals in the basket are identified as Lt. Col. Hersey, Col. Fuller, Maj. Gen. Snow, and Brig. Gen. De Armond. The image was received on March 27, 1919, and taken at the Polo Field.

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