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Invented in late 18th century France, balloons were first made using paper bags by two papermakers, Jacques and Joseph Montgolfier. Realizing that balloons induce a lot of excitement among adults and children alike, these two papermakers began experimenting with different materials, including paper, silk, and even cloth. Hopper balloons or hoppers are one of the types of hot air balloons, which can seat only one person. They are significantly smaller than hot air balloons and can float for a maximum of one to two hours. The first observation balloons were probably used in World War I and used hydrogen. However, manufacturers began to use helium balloons instead of hydrogen balloons after various fire incidences. Elsewhere away from the Western Front, balloons were used in Gallipoli. HMS Manica was a British cargo steamship that became the first kite balloon ship of the Royal Naval Air Service. She saw active service in the Dardanelles Campaign of 1915 directing the fire of the supporting ships at Anzac Cove. The vessel was irreverently known as 'HMS Maniac'. Both the French and British called the balloons ‘sausages’ – the Germans called them ‘drachen’ (meaning dragon as well as kite) – there were also less polite words for them!

The traditional balloons were made using solvent-dissolved rubber, unlike the latex balloon, which is manufactured from the sap of a rubber tree. There are many accounts of bravery that can be related about the officers who manned these balloons. Each RFC Brigade had a Kite Balloon Wing commanded by a Lieutenant Colonel. Within each wing was a number (typically five) Kite Balloon Companies – these being commanded by a Captain or Major. Each Company would have two or three Kite Balloon Sections.[1] In addition, the kind of material used in the manufacturing of balloons will also decide whether your balloon will float or not if you are inflating the balloon yourself. Children love toy balloons because they are so cute and fun to play with. These balloons have a flexible bag, which is either filled with air or helium.These balloons are used for planetary investigations and are usually made with the help of dark balloon material. The air inside such balloons is heated with solar radiation, with some balloons large enough to even carry humans. Inventions Of Balloons Depending on the type of gas used, some balloons, such as helium balloons, can stay up in the air for as long as a day. Types Of Balloons

Above and below: The headstone of Captain Basil Hallam Radford and Couin British Cemetery. Photo CWGC Certain specifications are to be met to make the tree sap suitable for manufacturing balloons, including adding curing agents, oil color, water, and accelerators.

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In 2012, Felix Baumgartner set the record for a human-crewed balloon flight to fly at an altitude of 12.45 mi (20.05 km). Number 39 Section (part of 8 th Balloon Company in number 2 Wing) was – during the later stages of the Third Battle of Ypres hit by German shell fire on 27 and 28 October resulting in two men being killed (Frank Benden and Ernest Davey). Benden is buried at New Irish Farm Cemetery, Davey at Dozinghem Military Cemetery. Above: Kite balloon being repaired prior to ascent, Oct 1916. (Library and Archives Canada Photo, MIKAN No. 3395194) Sadly, and owing to a high wind, the balloon broke away from its moorings and began to drift towards enemy lines. The crew then proceeded to throw out their instruments and maps before planning to save themselves. Unfortunately, there were only two parachutes in the balloon and Hallam instructed Moxon and McCall to jump. This, of course, left him with the decision of either drifting out of control into enemy lines or to jump and hope. Learning about balloons is so exciting that it is difficult to get a feeling that you know enough about them. Right? If you are feeling the same, here are some more random balloon facts to keep you entertained. You'll love them, whether you love small balloons, solar balloons, or the infamous hot air balloon.