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[German aerial reconnaissance photograph of south Vaux-lès-Palameix, France, 03-09-1918].

Publication Year :
1918

Abstract

Item is a German aerial reconnaissance photograph of south Vaux-lès-Palameix, France taken on 03-09-1918 with green ink markings handwritten on front.

Details

Database :
OAIster
Notes :
Caption at the top of photograph reads, "Fl.46.6114. 9.3.18. 12:45 Foll. Stllg. südl. Vaux les Palameix. 4472/73. H.2000. Br 50." Caption provides information regarding date, location, and coordinates of photograph., "Stllg. südl. Vaux les Palameix" roughly translates to "position south Vaux les Palameix." Vaux-lès-Palameix is a commune in the Meuse department in northeastern France near Verdun., "Fl" abbreviation likely refers to "Flugaufklärung" which roughly translates to flight intelligence in German., Handwritten arrow on top right of photograph likely points north., Roads, forested areas, cleared areas, and trench lines are visible on photograph., Photograph verso includes handwritten notes in German and a map key explaining the green handwritten symbols on front of photograph., Title supplied by cataloger.
Accession number :
edsoai.on1097681944