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'US Soldiers perfect Barrage Balloon technique for all defence'

Catalogue reference: KW/03/01/01/240

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This record is about the 'US Soldiers perfect Barrage Balloon technique for all defence' dating from 09 Jun 1942.

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Reference
KW/03/01/01/240
Title
'US Soldiers perfect Barrage Balloon technique for all defence'
Date
09 Jun 1942
Description

Tail section of a barrage balloon. The lower fin is filled with gas last as the large inflatable slowly rises from the ground. Typed title note was attached to back (now loose).

Held by
Seven Stories, the Centre for Children's Books
Language
English
Physical description
1 photograph
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/beee819b-a81b-41b2-86ca-00a805d1061f/

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KW/03

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'US Soldiers perfect Barrage Balloon technique for all defence'