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WWI, Barrage Balloons Defending London

Barrage Balloons were lighter-than-air balloons that were flown over ships and buildings, as a protection against low-flying aircraft. The balloons were tied down by a very strong cable, so the balloon was quite large. In theory, any aircraft that dived too low to shoot or bomb a target would fly into this and crash.

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WWI, Barrage Balloons Defending London

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Barrage Balloons were lighter-than-air balloons that were flown over ships and buildings, as a protection against low-flying aircraft. The balloons were tied down by a very strong cable, so the balloon was quite large. In theory, any aircraft that dived too low to shoot or bomb a target would fly into this and crash.

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Album / Science Source / New York Public Library

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4200 x 2978 px | 35.8 MB

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35.6 x 25.2 cm | 14.0 x 9.9 in (300 dpi)

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