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#13 An officer prepares to ascend in an observation balloon near the ruins of Ypres, Belgium, 1917.

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An officer prepares to ascend in an observation balloon near the ruins of Ypres, Belgium, 1917.

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

#13 An officer prepares to ascend in an observation balloon near the ruins of Ypres, Belgium, 1917.

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