A balloon carrier or balloon tender was a ship equipped with a balloon, usually tied to the ship by a rope or cable, and usually used for observation.... 7 KB (750 words) - 21:43, 3 November 2023 |
A light aircraft carrier, or light fleet carrier, is an aircraft carrier smaller than the standard carriers of a navy. The precise definition of the type... 9 KB (871 words) - 18:36, 5 February 2024 |
SMS Vulcano (section Balloon bombardment) In 1849 the Vulcano, serving as a balloon carrier (the precursor to the aircraft carrier), launched hot air balloon bombs at Venice, the first offensive... 8 KB (768 words) - 22:20, 9 June 2023 |
History of military ballooning (redirect from Royal Engineers Balloon Section) side-wheel steamer SMS Vulcano that acted as a balloon carrier. The Austrians used smaller pilot balloons to determine the correct fuse settings. At least... 38 KB (4,638 words) - 05:32, 22 February 2024 |