a group of men standing around a basket

A German observation balloon fitted with a long distance camera ID number: H13497 Photographer: Deutsche Reichsarchiv Place: Unknown A German observation balloon fitted with a long distance camera about to ascend with one observer in the basket. The observer's escape parachute can be seen attached to the outside of the basket. https://www.flickr.com/photos/australian-war-memorial/21983124945/in/album-72157659120304398/