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Consumption of High Pressure Hydrogen Cylinders by Balloon Command During the War

Throughout the months of May to September 1940 the number of cylinders Red bars) reached

 an all time high due to balloon losses incurred from enemy action.

Through July 1944 to end of September 1944 the consumption of high pressure Hydrogen cylinders peaked in July because of the relocation of 

balloons to Kent to defend against the V1 flying bombs.

The so-called, “anti-Diver “barrage, by October the threat was minimal and no more figures were collated on the consumption of high pressure 

Hydrogen cylinders.

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