WAAF trainee balloon operators learning their first lesson in tethering a kite balloon with a model at No. 1 Balloon Training Unit, RAF Cardington, Shortstown, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom, 1940s

Caption     WAAF trainee balloon operators learning their first lesson in tethering a kite balloon with a model at No. 1 Balloon Training Unit, RAF Cardington, Shortstown, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom, 1940s ww2dbase
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Source    ww2dbaseImperial War Museums
Identification Code   CH 7982
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Photo Size 800 x 564 pixels
Photos at Same Place Shortstown, England, United Kingdom
Added By C. Peter Chen
Licensing  This work is believed to be in the public domain.

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