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#16 German soldiers help a high-altitude observer remove his heavy clothes, 1915.

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German soldiers help a high-altitude observer remove his heavy clothes, 1915.

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

#16 German soldiers help a high-altitude observer remove his heavy clothes, 1915.

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#17 A balloon burns on the ground after a German aerial attack, 1916.→

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