Originally Posted by Albert Tross
Originally Posted by Rick_Rawlings
Originally Posted by Adger
Interesting stuff cheers Rick, imagine been stuck in a Obs balloon with that raining down at you ?
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Imagine being in an observation balloon with a parachute that...might work? period!



Yes an interesting video, especially regarding the topic of synchronisation and the various types used.

On the subject of Balloons, they weren't called 'balloonatics' for nothing. I remember reading an entry in the 'French Air Service War Chronology 1914/1918', 5th May 1916. No fewer than 13 French balloons broke free during violent wind storms and drifted towards the German lines. One particular harrowing entry reads 'This balloon came down inside German lines and was destroyed by artillery and machine gun fire. The basket detached from the balloon and dropped over 1000 meters at Dannemarie'.

As if enemy aircraft shooting at you and dodgy parachutes weren't enough jawdrop.



@ Albert great story mate, mad absolutely mad..imagine getting a transfer out of the trenches and getting landed with "Balloon" duty ..no ta exitstageleft

@Rick cheers for the vids, great stuff


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