Historic WWI Photo – A Balloon Pilot And Observer Prepare For A Dangerous Mission

September 17, 2012 by Jason Duprau

A balloon pilot and observer prepare for a dangerous mission above the battlefield, September 1916.
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Commemorative tour departing May 2014 celebrating the 70^th anniversary of D-Day visiting sites of importance to the Regiment during WW I and WW II and other battlefields in France and Belgium. Highlights include Vimy Ridge, Hill 70 and Ypres Salient, Dieppe, Juno Beach, Carpiquet and Le Mesnil Patry. Travel arrangements for this fully escorted tour by Ellison Travel & Tours include transportation, accommodation, meals, commemorative ceremonies, war memorials and cemeteries and specially organized events with local residents. For details contact Linda at Ellison Travel at 800-265-7022 or visit www.ettravel.com/escorted.

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