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Barrage Balloon Used for Parachute Training During WW2
Barrage Balloon Used for Parachute Training During WW2 Date: 1941
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1. Title: "Barrage Balloon Used for Parachute Training During WW2" (1941) 2. Description: This evocative photograph captures the unique scene of a barrage balloon being utilized for parachute training during World War 2. The year is 1941, and the location is the United Kingdom. The image showcases the exterior of an airfield, with various aircraft scattered around, their metallic surfaces glinting in the sunlight. In the foreground, a large, red, and white striped barrage balloon is tethered to the ground. An open-cockpit biplane approaches the balloon, its propeller spinning rapidly. A parachute, unfurled and billowing in the wind, is attached to the plane's undercarriage. A brave trainee, clad in a flying suit and helmet, prepares to jump. The image encapsulates the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the military during wartime, as they repurposed barrage balloons for parachute training. 3. Keywords: 1941, UK, aircraft, exterior, aircraft exterior, outside, external view, airplane, air, plane, aeroplane, balloons, baloons, ballons, ballooning, gas, aerostats, gasballoons, gas balloons, air balloons, lighter. 4. Context: During World War 2, barrage balloons were primarily used for defensive purposes, such as protecting strategic sites from enemy aircraft. However, their large size and ability to ascend to great heights made them an ideal platform for parachute training. Trainees would jump from planes while attached to the parachute, which would then be caught by the balloon. This innovative method allowed for safer and more controlled training sessions, as the trainees could land softly and avoid the risks associated with jumping from great heights directly onto the ground. This photograph is a testament to the adaptability and versatility of military technology during wartime.
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