Watching Hanoi in 1950 through a private view of former French officer Robert Tison.

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A corner of West Lake, Hanoi in 1950. (Photo: Robert Tison).

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At a coffee shop in Hanoi.(Photo: Robert Tison).

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On the runway of Gia Lam airport.(Photo: Robert Tison).

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French air force officer at Gia Lam airport.(Photo: Robert Tison).

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Inside a barracks of French troops in Hanoi.(Photo: Robert Tison).

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Water flooded the barracks area when it rained.(Photo: Robert Tison).

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French officers discovered a banana tree in the garden at the barracks.(Photo: Robert Tison).

Little-known photo series about Hanoi in 1950 (Part 1)