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  2. Operation Outward - Wikipedia

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    The balloons used were surplus weather balloons of which the Navy had a stock of 100,000 all carefully stored in French chalk. [11] Using this surplus was important to the practicality of Operation Outward because white latex rubber from which they were made was an important war material that was in short supply. [ 12 ]

  3. History of military ballooning - Wikipedia

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    Balloons were also used during the American Civil War, where they were used for reconnaissance and communication. Balloons had a decline after several incidents in the interwar period. In the late 19th century, military ballooning began to evolve, as advances in technology allowed for the development of more sophisticated balloons and equipment.

  4. Balloonfest '86 - Wikipedia

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    Balloonfest '86 was a fundraising event in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, held on September 27, 1986, in which the local chapter of United Way set a world record by releasing almost 1.5 million balloons. [2]

  5. Barrage balloon - Wikipedia

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    US Marine Corps barrage balloon, Parris Island, South Carolina, in May 1942 A barrage balloon is a type of airborne barrage, a large uncrewed tethered balloon used to defend ground targets against aircraft attack, by raising aloft steel cables which pose a severe risk of collision with hostile aircraft, making the attacker's approach difficult and hazardous.

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  7. French Aerostatic Corps - Wikipedia

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    The corps transporting the balloon to Fleurus. In May 1794, the new corps joined Jourdan's troops at Maubeuge, bringing one balloon: L'Entreprenant. They began by constructing a furnace, then extracting hydrogen. [3] The first military use of the balloon was on 2 June, when it was used for reconnaissance during an enemy bombardment. [2]

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