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Fort Pickens, Fla., [and vicinity]. Showing the positions and strength of the Enemy's Batteries, so far as known by actual observation, and also of our own sand Batteries. [Signed] Lt. Walter McFarland, U. S. Corps Engineers, Fort Pickens, June 10, 1861.

Fort Pickens, Fla., [and vicinity]. Showing the positions and strength...

"Fortifications Map File" Plans of Military Forts

The Comets Observation

The Comets Observation

Berryman Political Cartoon Collection

Artillery observation post (British) during the Mesopotamian Campaign

Artillery observation post (British) during the Mesopotamian Campaign

British Photographs of World War I

Ladder leading to an observation station in a tree top. Near Cambrai, France. 3-13-1918

Ladder leading to an observation station in a tree top. Near Cambrai, ...

British Photographs of World War I

Cleverly camouflaged German observation station at La Bassee. Ypres Salient and Area; 10/24/1918

Cleverly camouflaged German observation station at La Bassee. Ypres Sa...

British Photographs of World War I

Observer mounting into an observation balloon

Observer mounting into an observation balloon

British Photographs of World War I

Scene at a British observation post on the Italian Front

Scene at a British observation post on the Italian Front

British Photographs of World War I

Gen. Douglas (British Army) watching movements of the enemy and directing operations of his forces from observation post in tree top. Dardanelles Campaign

Gen. Douglas (British Army) watching movements of the enemy and direct...

British Photographs of World War I

Former German observation post. ST. Eloi

Former German observation post. ST. Eloi

British Photographs of World War I

British observation post during Mesopotamian Campaign

British observation post during Mesopotamian Campaign

British Photographs of World War I

View taken from an abandoned German observation post during the Ypres Campaign. La Bassee

View taken from an abandoned German observation post during the Ypres ...

British Photographs of World War I

Turkish observation post captured by the British during the Mesopotamian campaign, Ramadie

Turkish observation post captured by the British during the Mesopotami...

British Photographs of World War I

King George leaving an observation post on Vimy Ridge. 7-11-1917

King George leaving an observation post on Vimy Ridge. 7-11-1917

British Photographs of World War I

Former German observation post now used by the British. ST. Eloi

Former German observation post now used by the British. ST. Eloi

British Photographs of World War I

A German concrete machine Gun position and observation post built to resemble a small cottage. Radinghem

A German concrete machine Gun position and observation post built to r...

British Photographs of World War I

Observer jumping from an observation balloon. Near Metz, France. 1-25-1918

Observer jumping from an observation balloon. Near Metz, France. 1-25-...

British Photographs of World War I

Disabled tank used as an observation post. Near Ribecourt, France. 11-23-1917

Disabled tank used as an observation post. Near Ribecourt, France. 11-...

British Photographs of World War I

Balloons - Observation - Scene at Balloon School showing hangar and observation balloons, Akron, Ohio

Balloons - Observation - Scene at Balloon School showing hangar and ob...

Photographer: International Film Service Balloons - Observation

Balloons - Observation - Hauling an observation balloon fro the hangars

Balloons - Observation - Hauling an observation balloon fro the hangar...

Balloons - Observation

Balloons - Equipment - Omaha Balloon School, Omaha, Nebraska. Trucks for carrying cable for Observation balloons

Balloons - Equipment - Omaha Balloon School, Omaha, Nebraska. Trucks f...

Photographer: Underwood & Underwood Balloons - Equipment

Balloons - Observation - Rear view of observation balloon

Balloons - Observation - Rear view of observation balloon

Photographer: International Film Service Balloons - Observation

Balloons - Flights - Observation Balloon at a Camp in the United States. Shows basket with pilot ready to go up

Balloons - Flights - Observation Balloon at a Camp in the United State...

Photographer: M.E. Tamme Balloons - Flights

Western front. The arrivl of a messenger dog with boxes of carrier pigeons at an observation post. September 1917

Western front. The arrivl of a messenger dog with boxes of carrier pig...

German Military Activities and Personnel

Behind the Western front. Long range cannon camouflaged against observation from the air

Behind the Western front. Long range cannon camouflaged against observ...

German Military Activities and Personnel

Balloons - Flights - Balloons. Releasing observation balloon

Balloons - Flights - Balloons. Releasing observation balloon

Balloons - Flights

Balloons - Observation - Balloons. Releasing observation balloon

Balloons - Observation - Balloons. Releasing observation balloon

Balloons - Observation

Ceremonies - Demobilization - Great Parade of the 27th Division. Like so many birds, children found their observation place in trees along line of march. Madison Square shows grown-ups and children in trees

Ceremonies - Demobilization - Great Parade of the 27th Division. Like ...

Photographer: Underwood & Underwood Ceremonies - Demobilization

Balloons - Flights - Balloons. Observation balloon rising

Balloons - Flights - Balloons. Observation balloon rising

Balloons - Flights

Balloons - Flights - British Balloon observer ready to make an ascension in Mesopotamia. A British observer about to make an ascension in an observation balloon. Practically all the members of this crew are Indian troops

Balloons - Flights - British Balloon observer ready to make an ascensi...

Photographer: Kadel & Herbert Balloons - Flights

Balloons - Flights with Ships in View - U.S. Battleship and Observation Balloon in New York Harbor, N.Y

Balloons - Flights with Ships in View - U.S. Battleship and Observatio...

Photographer: Underwood & Underwood Balloons - Flights with Ships in View

Balloons - Observation - Observation Balloon at a camp in the United States. Camouflaged hiding place for the balloon

Balloons - Observation - Observation Balloon at a camp in the United S...

Photographer: M.E. Tamme Balloons - Observation

Balloons - Observation - Types of American Dirigibles and balloons in flight. Photo taken at one of the training camps. Four observation balloons and one dirigible are in the air

Balloons - Observation - Types of American Dirigibles and balloons in ...

Photographer: International Film Service Balloons - Observation

Balloons - Observation - Bringing out an observation balloon from hangars

Balloons - Observation - Bringing out an observation balloon from hang...

Date Taken: 3/0/1918 Photographer: Balloon Detch. Ft. Sill, Oklahoma Balloons - Observation

Balloons - Flights - Descending from a Naval observation balloon in rough weather off L.I., New York

Balloons - Flights - Descending from a Naval observation balloon in ro...

Photographer: Press Illus. Ser. Balloons - Flights

Balloons - Observation - Lee Hall, VA., Balloon School. Unusual view of observation just about to give up

Balloons - Observation - Lee Hall, VA., Balloon School. Unusual view o...

Photographer: International Film Service Balloons - Observation

Balloons - Observation - Balloon at Camp Eustis, Virginia

Balloons - Observation - Balloon at Camp Eustis, Virginia

Balloons - Observation

Balloons - Flights with Ships in View - Observation balloon aboard an American battleship

Balloons - Flights with Ships in View - Observation balloon aboard an ...

Photographer: C.P.I. Balloons - Flights with Ships in View

Balloons - Flights - Observation Balloon of 31st Balloon Co., West Point, Ky. Soldiers sending up the balloon

Balloons - Flights - Observation Balloon of 31st Balloon Co., West Poi...

Photographer: Mr. M.E. Tamme, Louisville Balloons - Flights

Airplanes - Types - Airplane Types. LOWER: S. A. M. L. (Societa Anonima Meccanica Lombarda) observation - Italian. UPPER: S.I.A. 7B2 (Societh Italiana Aviazione 7B2) Observation - Italian. From Signal Corps - U.S.A

Airplanes - Types - Airplane Types. LOWER: S. A. M. L. (Societa Anonim...

Photographer: Signal Corps - U.S.A. Airplanes - Types

Balloons - Hangars and Beds - British Observation Balloon about to make an ascension in Mesopotamia. A balloon company releasing a balloon from its moorings. With the exception of the officers, the entire crew is made up of Indian troops

Balloons - Hangars and Beds - British Observation Balloon about to mak...

Photographer: Kadel & Herbert Balloons - Hangars and Beds

Balloons - Flights - Observation Balloon of 31st Balloon Co., West Point, Ky. Soldiers sending up the balloon

Balloons - Flights - Observation Balloon of 31st Balloon Co., West Poi...

Photographer: Mr. M.E. Tamme, Louisville Balloons - Flights

Airplanes - Types - Airplane Types. LOWER: Pomilio E - observation - Italian. UPPER: R.E. 8 (Reconnaissance Experimental 8) Observation - British. From Signal Corps - U.S.A

Airplanes - Types - Airplane Types. LOWER: Pomilio E - observation - I...

Photographer: Signal Corps - U.S.A. Airplanes - Types

Balloons - Observation - Taking an observation balloon from hangars

Balloons - Observation - Taking an observation balloon from hangars

Balloons - Observation

Artillery observation post on the Western front. March 1917

Artillery observation post on the Western front. March 1917

German Military Activities and Personnel

Balloons - Observation - Hauling observation balloon into position

Balloons - Observation - Hauling observation balloon into position

Balloons - Observation

Balloons - In the Theatre of Operations - Battle of Menin Road. A British observation balloon was seen to be in difficulty during the early phase of the battle but the observer cleverly extricated himself from an awkward position by means of his parachute

Balloons - In the Theatre of Operations - Battle of Menin Road. A Brit...

Date Taken: 6/23/1918 Photographer: International Film Service Balloons - In the Theatre of Operations

Ceremonies - Liberations - Naturalization Ceremonies - Naturalization Day, Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas. One alien who has been under observation being questioned prior to taking the oath of allegiance to the United States

Ceremonies - Liberations - Naturalization Ceremonies - Naturalization ...

Date Taken: 6/12/1918 Photographer: Intelligence Office Ceremonies - Liberations - Naturalization Ceremonies

Balloons - Observation - Balloons. Bringing an observation balloon from the hangar

Balloons - Observation - Balloons. Bringing an observation balloon fro...

Balloons - Observation

Airplanes - Instruments - Testing Aeroplane Compass Naval Observation Station. From C.P.I

Airplanes - Instruments - Testing Aeroplane Compass Naval Observation ...

Photographer: C.P.I. Airplanes - Instruments

Balloons - Observation - Hauling an observation balloon into position

Balloons - Observation - Hauling an observation balloon into position

Balloons - Observation

Balloons - Flights - Observation Balloon at a Camp in the United States. Full view of balloon ready to go up, the truck that carries the balloon is the rear

Balloons - Flights - Observation Balloon at a Camp in the United State...

Photographer: M.E. Tamme Balloons - Flights

Balloons - Observation - Balloons. Observation balloon watching over Dirigible in Hangar

Balloons - Observation - Balloons. Observation balloon watching over D...

Balloons - Observation

Observation post at a command post on the Western front

Observation post at a command post on the Western front

German Military Activities and Personnel

Balloons - Observation - Balloons. Releasing an observation balloon

Balloons - Observation - Balloons. Releasing an observation balloon

Date Taken: 08/0/1918 Photographer: International Film Service Balloons - Observation

Balloons - Observation - Balloons. Observation balloon about to ascend

Balloons - Observation - Balloons. Observation balloon about to ascend

Balloons - Observation

Balloons - Equipment - Hauling an observation balloon into position

Balloons - Equipment - Hauling an observation balloon into position

Balloons - Equipment

Balloons - Observation - Omaha Balloon School. Omaha, Nebraska. Observation balloon about to ascend

Balloons - Observation - Omaha Balloon School. Omaha, Nebraska. Observ...

Photographer: Underwood & Underwood Balloons - Observation

Balloons - In the Theatre of Operations - Italian Observation Balloons keep vigilent eye on enemy. Italian observation balloon attached to a small steamer which can patrol the coast. The observers are up practically all the time, and the Austrians have no opportunity to spring a surprise attack

Balloons - In the Theatre of Operations - Italian Observation Balloons...

Photographer: Helen W.J. Kirtland Balloons - In the Theatre of Operations

Neutral military attaches in a visit to a combat squadron on the Piave front. General von Hofacker Listening to the account of returning observation flyer. November 1917

Neutral military attaches in a visit to a combat squadron on the Piave...

German Military Activities and Personnel

Balloons - Observation - Balloons. Inflating Observation Balloon

Balloons - Observation - Balloons. Inflating Observation Balloon

Balloons - Observation

Balloons - U - Balloons. Pilot and coxman ready for flight in the U Type Dirigible. The car has windows on the sides and bottom of car for observation

Balloons - U - Balloons. Pilot and coxman ready for flight in the U Ty...

Balloons - U

Ceremonies - Salutes and Parades - New York - Great parade of 27th Division. Children found their observation place in trees along line of march

Ceremonies - Salutes and Parades - New York - Great parade of 27th Div...

Date Taken: 3/25/1919 Photographer: Underwood & Underwood Ceremonies - Salutes and Parades - New York

Balloons - Hangars and Beds - Hauling an observation balloon from hangar

Balloons - Hangars and Beds - Hauling an observation balloon from hang...

Balloons - Hangars and Beds

Balloons - Observation - Balloons. Observation balloon about to ascend

Balloons - Observation - Balloons. Observation balloon about to ascend

Balloons - Observation

Airplanes - Miscellaneous - Keeping tabs of Army fliers. This man is stationed in the observation tower at Mineola L.I. observing the flights of the Army aviators. Despite the cold, 3 degrees above zero, the fliers are continuing their training. Inter. Film Ser

Airplanes - Miscellaneous - Keeping tabs of Army fliers. This man is s...

Date Taken: 1917 Photographer: International Film Service Airplanes - Miscellaneous

Balloons - Observation - Balloons. Releasing an observation balloon

Balloons - Observation - Balloons. Releasing an observation balloon

Balloons - Observation

Balloons - Flights - Observation Balloon

Balloons - Flights - Observation Balloon

Balloons - Flights

Balloons - Observation - Hauling an observation balloon into position

Balloons - Observation - Hauling an observation balloon into position

Balloons - Observation

Balloons - Flights - Observation balloon rising

Balloons - Flights - Observation balloon rising

Balloons - Flights

Balloons - Flights - Observation Balloon of 31st Balloon Co., West Point, Ky. Soldiers sending up the balloon

Balloons - Flights - Observation Balloon of 31st Balloon Co., West Poi...

Photographer: Mr. M.E. Tamme, Louisville Balloons - Flights

Western front. The arrival of a messenger dog with boxes of carrier pigeons at an observation post. September1917

Western front. The arrival of a messenger dog with boxes of carrier pi...

German Military Activities and Personnel

Balloons - Flights - Balloons. Observation balloon ascending

Balloons - Flights - Balloons. Observation balloon ascending

Balloons - Flights

Balloons - Observation - Balloons. Releasing observation balloon

Balloons - Observation - Balloons. Releasing observation balloon

Balloons - Observation

Balloons - Observation - Observation Balloon of 31st. Balloon Co., West Point, KY. General view of camp, balloon in foreground

Balloons - Observation - Observation Balloon of 31st. Balloon Co., Wes...

Photographer: Mr. M.E. Tamme, Louisville Balloons - Observation

Balloons - Miscellaneous - An observation balloon, Polo Grounds, Washington, D.C

Balloons - Miscellaneous - An observation balloon, Polo Grounds, Washi...

Photographer: C.P.I. Balloons - Miscellaneous

Balloons - Flights - Hauling an observation balloon into position

Balloons - Flights - Hauling an observation balloon into position

Balloons - Flights

Balloons - Observation - Observation Balloon of 31st. Balloon Co., West Point, KY. Balloon on balloon bed. Note location in small wood near camp; also stockade for protection

Balloons - Observation - Observation Balloon of 31st. Balloon Co., Wes...

Photographer: Mr. M.E. Tamme, Louisville Balloons - Observation

Airplanes - Types - De Havilland 9 - observation - British. Upper) De Havilland 4 - Observation - British. Signal Corps-U.S.A

Airplanes - Types - De Havilland 9 - observation - British. Upper) De ...

Photographer: Signal Corps - U.S.A. Airplanes - Types

Western front. The arrival of a messenger dog with a carrier pigeon at an observation post. September 1917

Western front. The arrival of a messenger dog with a carrier pigeon at...

German Military Activities and Personnel

Balloons - Flights - Observation balloon makes demonstration flight for Washington Public. From an observation balloon which recently made demonstration flights for the populace of Washington, D.C

Balloons - Flights - Observation balloon makes demonstration flight fo...

Date Taken: 3/18/1919 Photographer: Underwood & Underwood Balloons - Flights

Balloons - In the Theatre of Operations - How an observation balloon changes crews. By means of a breeches buoy arrangement the British observation balloon can change crews in mid-air. This British official photograph shows the observer being relieved from duty

Balloons - In the Theatre of Operations - How an observation balloon c...

Photographer: Underwood & Underwood Balloons - In the Theatre of Operations

Balloons - Flights - Pulling an observation balloon into position

Balloons - Flights - Pulling an observation balloon into position

Balloons - Flights

Balloons - Observation - Balloons. Releasing observation balloon

Balloons - Observation - Balloons. Releasing observation balloon

Balloons - Observation

Balloons - In the Theatre of Operations - Types of ordnance. In and behind the lines. Observation balloon returning

Balloons - In the Theatre of Operations - Types of ordnance. In and be...

Photographer: Eng. Div. Ord. Dept. Balloons - In the Theatre of Operations

Balloons - Observation - Balloons. Observation balloon about to ascend

Balloons - Observation - Balloons. Observation balloon about to ascend

Balloons - Observation

Balloons - Flights - Observation Balloon of 31st Balloon Co., West Point, Ky. Close-up of balloon in air

Balloons - Flights - Observation Balloon of 31st Balloon Co., West Poi...

Photographer: Mr. M.E. Tamme, Louisville Balloons - Flights

Balloons - Flights with Ships in View - Observation balloon at Van Courtland Park. Scenes of battle were enacted at Van Courtland Park to aid Victory Loan. Shows one of big observation balloons directing the artillery fire on the ground. Real shells were exploded

Balloons - Flights with Ships in View - Observation balloon at Van Cou...

Photographer: Western Newspaper Union Balloons - Flights with Ships in View

Airplanes - Historical - Flying above the clouds. Taken from an observation balloon showing pilot of the Royal British Air Force, 5,000 feet above sea level

Airplanes - Historical - Flying above the clouds. Taken from an observ...

Photographer: Underwood & Underwood Airplanes - Historical

Balloons - Schools - Inflating an observation balloon, Polo Grounds, Washington, D.C

Balloons - Schools - Inflating an observation balloon, Polo Grounds, W...

Photographer: C.P.I. Balloons - Schools

Balloons - In the Theatre of Operations - Observation balloon of the Germans just about to go up in order to make observations of the Allies movements

Balloons - In the Theatre of Operations - Observation balloon of the G...

Photographer: C.P.I., Washington, D.C. Balloons - In the Theatre of Operations

Balloons - Schools - Balloon School at Lee Hall, VA. View of observation balloon through the trees

Balloons - Schools - Balloon School at Lee Hall, VA. View of observati...

Date Taken: 08/0/1918 Photographer: International Film Service Balloons - Schools

Airplanes - Types - Observation Planes

Airplanes - Types - Observation Planes

Date Taken: 1918 Airplanes - Types

Balloons - In the Theatre of Operations - Making fast a British Observation Balloon in Mespotamia. British soldiers making fast a British observation balloon. Practically all the members of the crew are Indian troops

Balloons - In the Theatre of Operations - Making fast a British Observ...

Photographer: Kadel & Herbert Balloons - In the Theatre of Operations

Balloons - Schools - Balloon School at Lee Hall, VA. View of observation balloon just as it left the ground

Balloons - Schools - Balloon School at Lee Hall, VA. View of observati...

Date Taken: 08/0/1918 Photographer: International Film Service Balloons - Schools

Balloons - Observation - American Dirigible. New type of dirigible for observation purposes, 162 ft. long equipped with two 150 H.P. motors

Balloons - Observation - American Dirigible. New type of dirigible for...

Date Taken: 10/0/1918 Photographer: International Film Service Balloons - Observation

Western front. Men with breast plates on observation post in an advanced position. April 2, 1918

Western front. Men with breast plates on observation post in an advanc...

German Military Activities and Personnel

Balloons - Flights with Ships in View - Observation balloonon Battleship in Hudson River, N.Y

Balloons - Flights with Ships in View - Observation balloonon Battlesh...

Photographer: Underwood & Underwood Balloons - Flights with Ships in View

Balloons - Flights - Balloons. Pulling Observation balloon into position

Balloons - Flights - Balloons. Pulling Observation balloon into positi...

Balloons - Flights

Balloons - Flights with Ships in View - The observation balloon on U.S. Nevada

Balloons - Flights with Ships in View - The observation balloon on U.S...

Photographer: C.P.I. Balloons - Flights with Ships in View

Balloons - Observation - Inflation of observation balloon

Balloons - Observation - Inflation of observation balloon

Balloons - Observation