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How barrage balloons worked (WWII)
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2016 9:31 pm
by FREMONT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfSIdEH0Jbw
Pretty interesting video showing how American barrage ballotons were used against low flying attack aircraft to protect areas.
Re: How barrage balloons worked (WWII)
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2016 9:41 pm
by shawker71
Always love seeing old photos of site with barrage balloons. Neat idea for the times.
Re: How barrage balloons worked (WWII)
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2016 9:49 pm
by FREMONT
shawker71 wrote:Always love seeing old photos of site with barrage balloons. Neat idea for the times.
They're great for children's' birthday parties.
Re: How barrage balloons worked (WWII)
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2016 11:12 pm
by shawker71
FREMONT wrote:
They're great for children's' birthday parties.
I hear they're terrible to inflate and terrible on your ceiling. Lord forbid a kid let's one go....talk about crying.
