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  2. U.S. Army airships - Wikipedia

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    During the 1920s the Army developed several "Motorized Observation Balloons". The OB-1 and MB were intended to fly to where needed, and then be tethered as observation balloons. [13] [14] The US Army acquired the Italian semi-rigid airship Roma in 1921. The Roma was the largest airship ever operated by the Army and was based at Langley Field.

  3. Observation balloon - Wikipedia

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    An observation balloon is a type of balloon that is employed as an aerial platform for gathering intelligence and spotting artillery. The use of observation balloons began during the French Revolutionary Wars , reaching their zenith during World War I , and they continue in limited use today.

  4. Caquot kite balloon - Wikipedia

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    Caquot kite balloon (in French Caquot Captif) was a type of non-rigid military observation balloon, designed in 1915 by Albert Caquot.The type became widely used by Allied forces in World War I warfare for multiple observation or naval defence uses and later also as a anti-aircraft barrage balloon.

  5. History of military ballooning - Wikipedia

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    German observation balloon launching at Équancourt in the Somme (22 September 1916) German war plane brings down a tethered kite balloon (1918) World War I was the high point for the military use of observation balloons, which were extensively deployed by both sides. The British, despite their experience in late 1800s Africa, were behind ...

  6. Spy balloon – live: Biden to address nation on downed aerial ...

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    It is fitting, then, that the latest excitement has been prompted by what appear to be observation balloons of some kind, though that is still unconfirmed. ... Get sweaters on sale for the whole ...

  7. Barrage balloon - Wikipedia

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    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. Early barrage balloons were often spherical.

  8. Spy balloon – live: Biden to address US on shot-down ... - AOL

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    China also announced sanctions against the companies last year following the announcement of a $100m arms sale. ... has been prompted by what appear to be observation balloons of some kind, though ...

  9. What is a spy balloon, and why is China being accused of ...

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    The balloon flying over the U.S. is flying around 60,000 feet over the center of the country, officials said. An observation balloon at Van Cortland Park in New York City during a field artillery ...