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#4 German soldiers inflate an observation balloon, 1915.

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German soldiers inflate an observation balloon, 1915.

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

#4 German soldiers inflate an observation balloon, 1915.

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