Barrage Balloons Parris Island South Carolina May 1942

Barrage balloons at Parris Island, South Carolina, serve as a crucial element of military defense in this vintage image from May 1942. These large balloons were used to deter low-flying enemy aircraft during World War II. Parris Island was a key Marine Corps training base, enhancing the effectiveness of U.S. forces.

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