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  1. 11-03-2016 10:29 #1

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    Default WW1 film of Balloon busting (and some U boats)

    Found this by accident . Some Italian air force footage for FOK in there but the news reel is American sponsored
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvpFUiOq-rE


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  2. 11-03-2016 15:33 #2

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    Saw some other interesting You Tube "rabbit holes" off to the side after looking at this.
    Thanks for posting, Paul.
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    very interesting! i had no idea caproni bombers were that maneuverable!
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    I'll being flying them like that from now on.
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  5. 11-04-2016 05:48 #5

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    Neat film thanks for sharing
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    I imagine that film of 'balloon busting' is quite rare, so thank you for sharing it.
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    Some great shots in that Paul!
    Thanks for finding it.
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    A lot of info stored there Paul.
    Apart from the balloon attacks,I especially liked the glimpse of the Austrian front.
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    Yes thought that might appeal Rob.


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    Am I seeing things? Is that not a Roundel on the side of the (so called) Zeppelin?
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