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   liverpool annie New Member

   I came across some pictures of Nurse Balloons .... and I wondered what they were and what was their purpose ?

    

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   liverpool annie, May 5, 2009

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   Dolphin New Member

   To the best of my knowledge, a 'nurse' balloon was an inflatable container for hydrogen storage. The gas was used to inflate the normal kite balloons that were used for artillery observation.
   
   Gareth

    

   Dolphin, May 7, 2009

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