balloonists

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One of many similar balloons used to direct the fire of artillery and observe the movements of the enemy, a service of considerable danger as the balloonists are constantly exposed to airplane attack.

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  • The exhibition is part of a festival of flight at the university which will also be attended by aircrew from the Royal Air Force and United States Air Force, light aircraft pilots and balloonists. —  The British National Party
  • He went on to set records while piloting hot air balloons across the Atlantic and Pacific, and tried for years to become one of the first balloonists to circumnavigate the globe. —  thedaily.com.au: Breaking News
  • Twenty-five balloonists are planning to thrill spectators with the mystic and nuances of hot air ballooning at the annual Montague Balloon Fair on Sept. 19-21, as they enjoy flying for three days with the help of volunteer crew members. —  Siskiyou Daily News Homepage RSS
  • The Federal Aviation Administration is establishing "moving" flight restrictions that will prevent private pilots, news helicopters, balloonists and others from getting anywhere near the train. —  CNN.com
  • The Federal Aviation Administration established "moving" flight restrictions that prevented private pilots, news helicopters, balloonists and others from getting anywhere near the train. —  RNews - TOP STORIES
 

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