Military Observation Balloons
London: Crosby Lockwood & Son, 1918. Octavo, black cloth with lettering stamped in gilt, vii, 152 pp., an additional 24 pages of publisher's advertising, frontispiece, two plates, profusely illustrated. Water stain mark on leaves at top-edge, one folding plate missing, otherwise a good copy. This book focuses on the manufacture, equipment, inspection, and handling of military observation balloons. It provides an interesting and thorough survey of the field. Military Observation balloons is based on the balloon manual of the German Army and includes drill and equipment in use at the beginning of World War One. Item #2712
Price (AUD): $250.00
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