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BARRAGE BALLOON SITE

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A site where a single large balloon was attached by wire cables to the ground to form an aerial obstruction to attacking enemy aircraft.

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Term Note
BARRAGE BALLOON CENTRE An RAF Base, used specifically for the storage and maintenance of barrage balloons.
TANK TRAP An object or structure designed to obstruct the progress of a tank or armoured vehicle. Use more specific term where known.

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