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ACTIVITIES OF BALLOON COMPANIES IN THE A.E.G. [1918] Reel 2 · Part 2
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On observation balloons. Reel 1, a balloon is towed through Manonville, anchored, and raised near Saizerais. Antiaircraft guns fire on German planes. Balloons are inflated, raised, and lowered near Mareuil. Reel 2, French artillery fires on a German plane. A balloon is taken from a shed and raised. Shows telephone communication between the balloon and artillery posts. A German plane is downed and the pilot captured. Reel 3, balloons are winched to the earth and baskets attached. A German plane sets a balloon afire. The balloon is lowered.
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Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer
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