MILITARY BALLOONS.
TRIAL OF THE " PATRIE."
United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph.— Copyright. . . , PAltlS, July 23. The Premier, M. Clemenceau, and General Picquart, Minister of War, ascended in the Patrie balloon over Paris. A pipe burst while the balloon was aloft, slightly scalding M. Clemenqeau. While repairs were being effected the balloon remained stationary. M. Clemenceau was impressed with the sense of security and stability, and considers the machine marvellous.
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Taranaki Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 13483, 24 July 1907, Page 5
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70MILITARY BALLOONS. Taranaki Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 13483, 24 July 1907, Page 5
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