Balloon: Barrage

Contrary to popular belief, the main goal wasn't to "catch" every plane. Instead, their presence created a psychological and physical "no-fly zone" at low altitudes:

: By occupying the lower sky, they forced German Luftwaffe pilots to fly at higher altitudes. This significantly reduced their bombing accuracy and prevented devastating dive-bombing attacks. barrage balloon

: By forcing planes higher, the balloons pushed them directly into the optimum range of anti-aircraft guns , making them easier targets for ground crews. The Operators: The WAAFs and the 320th Contrary to popular belief, the main goal wasn't