WWII - Japanese Paper Balloons Explained, 1946

WWII - Japanese Paper Balloons Explained, 1946 Shot of balloon in flight - they carry up to four incendiary bombs & explosives. They are intended to drop on West Coast of America & Canada. AV of deflated balloon on ground. Animated map showing how balloons are released from Nagoya district - takes about four months to reach US. Close shot inflated balloon - ballast and explosives. Soldier tearing rice paper and showing valve on balloon. Soldier pointing out electrical charges fuses etc on balloon. WW2 Pacific War; LTA; Training Film; Weapons;