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The Aztecs are believed to be the inventor of the first-ever ' balloon animals' made out of cat bowels. In the pre-rubber era, air balloons were made from animal bladders and animal intestines. Most of these bladders came from sea animals. Hot air balloons are practically a flying machine where the warm air is contained and sealed off within the envelope. The fuel and burner ensure the temperature of this gas balloon. Fuel and burner are fitted inside the bottom of the seating box. There were of course humorous incidents, one of which is told by Goderic Hodges ( Memoirs of an Old Balloonatic, published in 1972)

Above: Three of the Kite Balloon Graves that can be seen at New Irish Farm Cemetery. (Image "Cpl Coleman" Great War Forum) Balloons float because they are filled with gases, mainly hydrogen or helium. Helium and hydrogen are intrinsically supposed to stay afloat and away from the surface of the Earth. Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong. Sponsorship & Advertising Policy Whilst – initially - the RNAS had charge of all things lighter than air, in the autumn of 1915 responsibility for Kite Balloons in France was transferred to the RFC. Elsewhere away from the Western Front, balloons were used in Gallipoli. HMS Manica was a British cargo steamship that became the first kite balloon ship of the Royal Naval Air Service. She saw active service in the Dardanelles Campaign of 1915 directing the fire of the supporting ships at Anzac Cove. The vessel was irreverently known as 'HMS Maniac'.Balloons have also been used to symbolize various causes; for example, White Balloon Day is celebrated annually to raise awareness about crimes against children and encourage survivors. They are made out of poor material, which makes them easily breakable. In India, children and adults usually play Holi, the color of the festival, using water balloons. They are also featured in some birthday parties and other fun events as well. Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.

Above: Kite balloon view of the trench lines around Arras, Nov 1917. (Library and Archives Canada Photo, MIKAN No. 3522065)Above and below: The headstone of Captain Basil Hallam Radford and Couin British Cemetery. Photo CWGC

Heveabrasiliensis, the most widely used natural latex used in balloon manufacturing, grows primarily in Malaysia. America imports this sap from Malaysia in large ocean tanker ships. The color of the modern-day balloons is achieved by adding similar pigment to the latex. So, basically, a red balloon looks red because red pigmentation is added to the latex.

Above: An observation balloon ready to ascend over Ypres, France, 31 Oct 1917. (Australian War Memorial Photo, E01254) Above: This sequence of three subsequent images by an unknown German WW I pilot shows a biplane shooting successfully at a tethered "kite" balloon flying below. The photos appeared in the leading German WW I magazine in 1918. The photo is undated Rubber balloons were not introduced to the United States until 1907, but their popularity increased multi-fold by the mid of the 20th century. Above: A view of HMS Manica from the basket of the kite balloon. Note the open forward bay for storage, inflation and launch. The RNAS officer would communicate with the ship by telephone. Targeting information was relayed to other ships by radio. http://ww1blog.osborneink.com/?p=6575