"observation balloon" meaning in All languages combined

See observation balloon on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: observation balloons [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} observation balloon (plural observation balloons)
  1. (military) A type of balloon that is employed as an aerial platform for intelligence gathering and artillery spotting. Categories (topical): Military Synonyms: scout balloon
    Sense id: en-observation_balloon-en-noun-54429opG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry Topics: government, military, politics, war

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