American observation balloon being fired upon by German artillery, resulting in the balloon coming down in smoke. The incident took place in Chatel Chehery, Ardennes, France on October 23, 1918. This photograph was released by the censor on December 23, 1918.

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

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