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19 officers are in hangar at Ross Field in Arcadia as part of their training as Reserve Officers Balloon Personnel. J.H. Hoeppel in white shirt is on the right (kneeling). Lt.C.P. Kane, was in charge of the class. He is 4th man from left (next to balloon) in second row.

19 officers are in hangar at Ross Field in Arcadia ...

Aerial view, apparently looking northeast, of major portion of Ross Field. Four large barracks-type buildings are along in a row in foreground. There are two other rows of buildings, with flag pole in third row of buildings. Large stand of eucalyptus across background.

Aerial view, apparently looking northeast, of major portion of Ross ...

Aerial view looking northeast across Santa Anita Park toward mountains. Note training track called Anita Chiquita has been added (lower left corner), open grandstand has been added to west of covered stand. Note, too, that work has begun to change Balloon School site to Arcadia County Park. Santa Anita Avenue is tree-lined street running entire width of photo about middle of print.

Aerial view looking northeast across Santa Anita Park toward mountains. ...

Aerial view of Ross Field looking east from a position of about Huntington Drive and present Holly Avenue. Two large hangars are at west point of triangular property. The wash cutting across foreground is the wash just to west of present high school.

Aerial view of Ross Field looking east from a position ...

Aerial view south of Balloon School and surrounding part of valley. Large tree-lined street running from center of photo toward lower left edge of photo is Santa Anita. Tree-lined street coming in on right edge of photo about two inches from bottom of photo and intersecting Santa Anita, is Duarte Road. Note wash that at present is just west of Arcadia High School. Rio Hondo Wash runs east to west across middle of photo.

Aerial view south of Balloon School and surrounding part of ...

Aerial view toward the east taken from about over present Club House at Santa Anita Park Race Track. The main street running North/South is Santa Anita Avenue. View shows the oval of Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin's race track in what is currently Arcadia County Park. The buildings would be barracks of Ross Field U.S. Army Balloon School. Duarte Road can be seen coming into photo at right edge of photo near intersection with Santa Anita Avenue. The broad street along left side would be Huntington Drive. Railroad tracks can be seen in lower left corner.

Aerial view toward the east taken from about over present ...

Airman climbing mesh surrounding inflated balloon apparently to check valve. Approximately a dozen men are on the ground watching him.

Airman climbing mesh surrounding inflated balloon apparently to check valve. ...

Almost same scene as photo #169 but taken a few minutes later with balloon touching down. Buildings and 2 tents show on left side of photo. Row of Eucalyptus trees show all across background of photo.

Almost same scene as photo #169 but taken a few ...

Apparently another view taken on visitors' day at Ross Field (as in photo #176). In this photo, balloon is on the ground with basket. Military truck shows on right side of photo with a sign marked "4" in front of truck. Group of people on left; small girl in checkered blouse is closest figure.

Apparently another view taken on visitors' day at Ross Field ...

Apparently a visitors' time at Ross Field Balloon School. Photo shows balloon aloft with basket suspended. Many people in photo. Closest to camera is left to right: man, boy, and four women. Eucalyptus trees all across background.

Apparently a visitors' time at Ross Field Balloon School. Photo ...

Apparently taken a few minutes later than photo #172. Same 2 tents show on left. Balloon is approximately 3 feet off of ground.

Apparently taken a few minutes later than photo #172. Same ...

Apparently taken same day as photo #174 but either later or earlier. Balloon is considerably higher in this photo.

Apparently taken same day as photo #174 but either later ...

Appears to have been taken just a few minutes after photo #167. Large balloon with a target-like figure painted on its side is down on the ground and being secured by men. Overcast day.

Appears to have been taken just a few minutes after ...

The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army ...

The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army ...

Balloon aloft has been identified as in trouble. The back portion appears to be folding up.

Balloon aloft has been identified as in trouble. The back ...

Balloon aloft with basket suspended. It appears to be in trouble.

Balloon aloft with basket suspended. It appears to be in ...

Balloon apparently being secured on the ground. Approximately 26 men working to secure it.

Balloon apparently being secured on the ground. Approximately 26 men ...

Balloon being restrained by about 11 men. An American flag is being raised or lowered from balloon. An automobile is in foreground. One of military winch trucks is on left side of photo.

Balloon being restrained by about 11 men. An American flag ...

Balloon company convoy. In evidence is probable mess trailer trucks and what appears to be 6 or 7 regular automobiles. Four men standing by motorcycle, on leftside of photo.

Balloon company convoy. In evidence is probable mess trailer trucks ...

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