American soldiers deploy observation balloon (1918)

GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit US Army soldiers inflate a tethered observation and barrage balloon Full Description: USA: EXT 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 Background: US Army soldiers inflate a tethered observation and barrage balloon FILM ID: VLVA4FXKJI8N01V9B6C5PKLEX5ZGQ T