Should we be concerned about the loss of weather balloons?
Observations from soundings are important inputs for assessing turbulence that may impact air travel, marine weather, fire ...
Why was a white balloon flying across the UK?
The balloon travelled through France and Belgium before reaching the UK. After arriving in British airspace, it passed ...
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LTA’s Pathfinder 1: The Dawn Of A New Age Of Airships?
Starting with crude hot air balloons, the 18th century saw the development of more practical dirigible airships, including hydrogen gas balloons. On 7 January 1785, French inventor, and pioneer of ...
What was mysterious balloon flying over Suffolk?
People in Suffolk were left bewildered when they saw what looked to be a huge hot air balloon last night over Sudbury and ...
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Why was a white balloon flying across the UK?
The hydrogen-filled balloon departed Burgkirchen ... BBC Essex presenter Ben Fryer captured the gas balloon on camera while walking his dog in Great Bentley, Essex. He joked: "Stick some red ...
East Anglian Daily Times 2411d
Where did huge balloon seen over Suffolk come from?
It has since been revealed that it was actually a gas balloon, which can be filled with either hydrogen or helium, that had travelled from Bavaria in Germany over Europe and across the North Sea.
The Gazette11d
Where did huge balloon seen flying over Essex come from?
It has since been revealed that it was actually a gas balloon, which can be filled with either hydrogen or helium, that had travelled from Bavaria in Germany over Europe and across the North Sea. The ...