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Officers of the Kite Balloon Section by Lieutenant G. Machin
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Officers of the Kite Balloon Section by Lieutenant G. Machin
The Up-in-a-Balloon Boys, A Collection from Somewhere in France. Officers of the nth Kite Balloon Section drawn by Lieutenant G. Machin of the R.A.F. Caricatures of members of a Kite Balloon Section, part of the Royal Flying Corps and then Royal Air Force, and used for reconnaissance and relaying information about enemy movements. Portraits include Lieutenant Jolliffe, Captain Cochrane M.C. Lt. Kelly, the recording officer, Lt. Davies (who was wounded first time up), Lt. Jameson of South Africa, Lt. Pell and Lt Machin himself. Date: 1918
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This photo print, titled "The Up-in-a-Balloon Boys: Officers of the nth Kite Balloon Section" by Lieutenant G. Machin, offers a unique glimpse into the lives of the brave men who served in the Kite Balloon Section of the Royal Flying Corps (later the Royal Air Force) during World War I. Drawn in 1918, this collection of caricatures depicts various officers, including Lieutenant Jolliffe, Captain Cochrane M.C., Lt. Kelly, the recording officer, Lt. Davies, Lt. Jameson of South Africa, Lt. Pell, and Lt. Machin himself. The Kite Balloon Section played a crucial role in the war effort, using kite balloons for reconnaissance and relaying vital information about enemy movements. The officers portrayed in this print were part of this essential unit, risking their lives to gather intelligence and support the troops on the ground. Lieutenant Machin's caricatures offer a more personal and humorous perspective on these brave men, capturing their individual quirks and personalities. The cartoons show the officers in various poses, some with serious expressions and others with lighthearted, playful demeanors. This print is an invaluable historical record, providing insight into the lives of the Kite Balloon Section officers during World War I. It offers a unique perspective on the war, highlighting the human element behind the military machinery and the camaraderie that existed among these men in the face of danger.
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