History: 風船爆弾 --- Japanese "Fire Balloon" is shot down by U.S. aircraft. 9,300 were launched across the Pacific towards the USA in WWII. On May 5, 1945, a pregnant woman (26) and 5 children (ages 11-13) located a "fugō" in an Oregon forest. It exploded, killing them. (Photo - Pacific 1944/1945) [760x667]

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