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1918 American soldiers deploy observation balloon
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1:33Now PlayingDate: 1st February 1918
Location: U.S.A.
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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Men pulling netting across balloon laid out flat on the ground
Men pulling netting across balloon laid out flat on the ground
Men shaking out balloon on the ground
Man rolling up a carton in a fold of the balloon
Disc enclosed by rim pulled open and shut by two men
Man inspects gas cylinder
Fabric and folds of balloon as it inflates
Craft begins to lift off of ground as people hold on to ropes attached to blimp
Craft in air with basket containing pilot and passengers hanging down
Craft is lowered and people turn toward basket as it nears ground
aeronautics, balloons, flight, dirigible, dirigibles, blimps, blimp
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