Kite Balloon Observers under fire
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Kite Balloon Observers under fire
Victors by telephone: Our kite-balloon observers under fire. Two kite balloon observers on the Western Front relay information by telephone to the British batteries below about the position of enemy guns that are in turn targeting the balloon in order to prevent the observers passing on that information. In this particular case, The Illustrated London News reported that the enemy position was destroyed and both observers escaped, though their basket was riddled with shrapnel. Date: 1918
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Balloon Batteries Enemy Guns Information Kite News Observers Simpson Telephone Victors
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Amidst the chaos and danger of the Western Front during World War I, two intrepid kite balloon observers remain focused on their vital mission. In this evocative image from The Illustrated London News, published in 1918, we see the observers, Joseph Simpson and an unidentified colleague, diligently relaying information to British batteries below about the position of enemy guns. The observers' kite balloon, a crucial tool for reconnaissance, hovers menacingly in the background, targeted by the enemy's guns in an attempt to silence their intelligence. Despite the hail of bullets and shrapnel raining down around them, the observers remain undeterred, their determination to pass on accurate information to the British forces unwavering. The telephone line, a lifeline connecting them to the batteries below, is a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the military during this period. In this instance, their efforts proved successful. The enemy position was destroyed, and both observers managed to escape, though their basket was left riddled with shrapnel. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the bravery and resilience of the men and women who served on the front lines during the First World War, and the crucial role that communication and intelligence played in the outcome of the conflict.
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