The main role of aircraft at the start of the war was that of reconnaissance. Aeroplanes shared this role with balloons who reported enemy positions to artillery units on the ground. How did men in balloons communicate with their ground units?

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The main role of aircraft at the start of the war was that of reconnaissance. Aeroplanes shared this role with balloons who reported enemy positions to artillery units on the ground. How did men in balloons communicate with their ground units?





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