The Illustrated Police News, Saturday, December 24, 1881
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Date
1881Description
Issue of the "The Illustrated Police News" with front page illustrations of an accident near Bridport, England, involving the government balloon 'Saladin,' in which Walter Powell, M.P. for Malmesbury was blown out to sea. Four scenes from the accident are depicted. The accompanying article is on the verso. For more information about this item, visit https://archivesspace.mit.edu/repositories/2/digital_objects/835
Subject
Ballooning -- Accidents, Balloons (aircraft), Balloonists, Powell, Walter, M.P. for Malmesbury, Agg-Gardner, James Tynte, 1846-1928, Templer, Captain, active 1881, The Illustrated Police News