Watching Hanoi in 1950 through a private view of former French officer Robert Tison.
A corner of West Lake, Hanoi in 1950. (Photo: Robert Tison).
At a coffee shop in Hanoi.(Photo: Robert Tison).
On the runway of Gia Lam airport.(Photo: Robert Tison).
French air force officer at Gia Lam airport.(Photo: Robert Tison).
Inside a barracks of French troops in Hanoi.(Photo: Robert Tison).
Water flooded the barracks area when it rained.(Photo: Robert Tison).
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)