WW1 by woofee
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I guess I am using a bit of a license in showing this photograph. My father was a photographer in the 14th balloon company in world war one, his job was to go up in the balloons and photograph, what ever he could see that he thought might be interesting. He carried his interest in photography. Over to his free time on the ground. I did not know about these photo until about six months ago, when I was going through some of my deceased mother's possessions. I've found approximately 300 photos that he had taken while he was in service in world war one. All of them are unusual in that they are one of a kind. With his comments on the back. I thought I would send one and see if anyone would have an interest in me sending more. There are many that show interesting pictures of things happening in everyday life, crashed balloons, and burning balloons, and then men parachuting from burning balloons. This picture of a crashed airplane is dated June 28, 1919, Mentabaur, Germany. Plane of Captain Schulze in which he was killed one hour after bringing the news to the first division area of the signing of the peace
Comments (8)
pakled
? The war was over Nov 11, 1918..minor point. Good pics, hold onto them, they may be of historical significance..
SeigMancer
Excellent photo, this is truly a jewel. It would probably never be seen again if you hadn't posted it.Good to see a piece of history.
Yvan
Wow, take very good care of those photos! Anything from that time period is of historical value, never mind dated and labled photos from the battlefield. I would suggest trying to find out what would be the best thing to do with this little personal collection by talking to some informed people, like a WWI historian or a museum curator. Keep in mind some may think it's not very interesting, but if you find someone who is very knowledgable about the specific time and place covered in the photos, they might find some very interesting information in them.
weesel
If you post, I will look. Very good. I have a friend whose father was a Gyrene in WW1. I will send him this link.
woofee
pakled, we all know WW1 ended Nov 11 1918. I do not know why that date was on the back, I have not looked at all the pictures yet, but did see on some others 1919. Maby he had to stay over there longer, I do not know.
mughi3
fro legitimate pieces of archival history i would suggest getting in touch with the government. they are currently running a program to get personal stories from aging war veterans. mostly of WWII right now, but i think these photo's are just as important....in memory not forgotten, lest we fail to appreciate the sacrifices made for our freedom.
woofee
pakled, Ever since your comments about the war ending November 11, 1918. I have been trying to research why my father had all these pictures with the dates. Up to and including July 1919. I have since found that that was the date that the treaty of Versalles was signed. That is evidently, what they were waiting for, and also the news that was brought to them on the 26th by the man that was killed, one hour after bringing them the news of the signing you can look the treaty of Versalles many different places on the Web. I hope this clears up any doubts, about The photos of my father.
kellendor
YES PLEASE - Post away - this is fascinating! You should call the Antiques Roadshow people - they know everything. Bet they could help you to know what to do/who to contact to best handle these priceless photos left by your father. My hat's off to him, and you. Thanks for sharing!