The position of the observation officer a captive ballon is almost as perilous as that of the men who fight in the clouds from their aeroplanes. The incident illustrated shows that quite clearly. A Hun aeroplane attacked an observation balloon above the British lines, and the occupant, who found his position altogether too warm, dropped out by means of his parachute. The Boche, not satisfied with having settled the balloon, circle round and round the man ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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The World's News (Sydney, NSW : 1901 - 1955), Sat 22 Sep 1917, Page 1
It's easy and takes two shakes of a lamb's tail!
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