Marine Corps Bedding Down Barrage Balloon May 1942

U.S. Marine Corps personnel prepare a large barrage balloon at Parris Island, South Carolina, in May 1942. During World War II, barrage balloons were deployed to deter low-flying enemy aircraft. These balloons created a physical obstacle by tethering at high altitudes, contributing to the overall defense strategy of military installations.

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