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Old 30th May 2007, 12:00
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The Japs used to send little bombs on balloons made out of tissue paper across the Pacific to attack the US mainland. I do believe casualties were caused by it. Damn good effort considering the distance, and it shows a superb understanding of natural materials and Pacific meteorology predating the 'discovery' of jetstreams by the B29 bombers.
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