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[German aerial reconnaissance photograph, 09-08-1917].

Publication Year :
1917

Abstract

Item is a German aerial reconnaissance photograph of an unidentified area in France taken on 09-08-1917 with red ink letters handwritten on front.

Details

Database :
OAIster
Notes :
Caption at the top of photograph reads, "2304. Fl. A.228. 8.9.17. 11:30V. Batl. Gef. Stand in h. 1767/22d. H300. Br.25." Caption provides information regarding date, location, and coordinates of photograph., Exact location of photograph is unknown but likely in France due to the context of the rest of the aerial reconnaissance photograph collection., "Fl.A" abbreviation likely refers to "Flugaufklärung" which roughly translates to flight intelligence in German., Handwritten arrow on top left of photograph likely points north., Roads, trench lines, and evidence of artillery damage are visible on photograph., Photograph verso has been stamped, signed, and dated. Stamps include: gruppenbildstelle (roughly translates to group image location), eingegangen (roughly translates to received), übertragen (roughly translates to transfer), and register no. (stamped in English)., Title supplied by cataloger.
Accession number :
edsoai.on1098298924