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Parachute pictured coming down on Balloon School field. San Gabriel Mountains and Chantry Flats Road can be seen in background. Parachutes were used as emergency way to evacuate balloon in case of enemy fire, lightning, etc., according to H.F.Paden.
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Date
c.1917 or 1918
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Date
c.1917 or 1918
Subjects
San Gabriel Mountains
Balloon School
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8x10 b&w
ID
155
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