Offered here is a roughly 8” x 12” original piece of a World War II barrage balloon, originating from England. These fragments were reportedly brought back by a returning WWII veteran, adding to the items historical appeal.
During World War II, barrage balloons were deployed extensively to defend ground troops, industrial targets, and civilian populations. In England, they formed a vital part of the homeland defense network, floating above cities, factories, and ports to deter and damage low-flying enemy aircraft by forcing them higher or entangling them in steel cables.
This piece represents a tangible artifact from that defensive system—an uncommon relic tied directly to the air defense of Britain during the war.
+$5 shipping anywhere in the lower 48 states
Offered here is a roughly 8” x 12” original piece of a World War II barrage balloon, originating from England. These fragments were reportedly brought back by a returning WWII veteran, adding to the items historical appeal.
During World War II, barrage balloons were deployed extensively to defend ground troops, industrial targets, and civilian populations. In England, they formed a vital part of the homeland defense network, floating above cities, factories, and ports to deter and damage low-flying enemy aircraft by forcing them higher or entangling them in steel cables.
This piece represents a tangible artifact from that defensive system—an uncommon relic tied directly to the air defense of Britain during the war.
+$5 shipping anywhere in the lower 48 states