The Archive · 1938

Britain to Form Ten Balloon Barrage Squadrons, Air Ministry Announces

First Three Units to Form on May 16 Requiring 6,000 Officers and Men; Fire-fighting Reforms

"sine ro rub "NE.

London, May 11 The formation on May 16 of three new balloon barrage squadrons of the auxiliary air force, which will be the first units to be organized in the new balloon barrage group. was announced by the Ministry of Air today.

A total of 6,000 officers and men of a minimum age of 28 will be re-squadrons will be the auspices of county Territorial sociations.

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