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#9 A German observation balloon fitted with a long-distance camera. 1916.

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A German observation balloon fitted with a long-distance camera. 1916.

Military Observation Balloons of WWI: Before Satellites And Drones, these Hot Air Balloons Were Used For Surveillance

#9 A German observation balloon fitted with a long-distance camera. 1916.

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#10 An observation balloon is launched near Ypres, Belgium to spot enemy artillery, 1917.→

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