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#8 Hydrogen is pumped into an observation balloon to inflate it, 1914.

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Hydrogen is pumped into an observation balloon to inflate it, 1914.

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

#8 Hydrogen is pumped into an observation balloon to inflate it, 1914.

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