The Gasbag - Journal of No 1 Balloon Training Wing RAF Great War

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Published by Royal Air Force, Roehampton, 1918

About this Item

This is the camp journal for No 1 Balloon Training Wing RAF at Roehampton in the last year of the First World War. Issued in 7 parts from June to December 1918 (all published). Illustrated with drawings and photos. The Balloons were used to spot for the artillery on the battlefield and their personnel had only a rudimentary parachute to jump out if they came under attack. Uncommon and in very good condition with minor damage to edges of spine. Loosely inserted is a drawing of 2 men, dated 1918, one of whom is holding a symbol for telegraphy(?) and the other is adjacent to the drawing of a balloon. Page 27 has a photo of ?Our Concert Party? with Tommy Handley (of ITMA fame). Top board has some water staining. Uncommon. Seller Inventory # 001749

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Gasbag - Journal of No 1 Balloon ...

Publisher: Royal Air Force, Roehampton

Publication Date: 1918

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: 1st Edition