Marines Training with Barrage Balloon May 1942

A training exercise unfolds at the U.S. Marine Corps glider detachment training camp in Parris Island, South Carolina, in May 1942. Marines engage with a barrage balloon, vital for air defense during World War II. Parris Island played a key role in military training, preparing troops for airborne operations. This period marked significant developments in U.S. military history.

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