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#14 A German observation balloon in flight, 1915.

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A German observation balloon in flight, 1915.

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

#14 A German observation balloon in flight, 1915.

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#15 An observation balloon ascends on the French front, 1915.→

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