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Beware Of Japanese Balloon Bombs : NPR History Dept. : NPR
During World War II, Japan launched thousands of "balloon bombs" towards the United States, aiming to start forest fires and cause panic, but they were largely unsuccessful. The balloons, which carried incendiary and anti-personnel bombs, were designed to be carried eastward by the jet stream over the North Pacific. While some balloons reached North America, most landed in rural areas, and only a few caused minor incidents, including one fatal accident in Oregon. (from Google)

Be Afraid! We could be hit again!