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New Page Tells The Story of “K” Balloon Unit

I’ve just added a page about “K” Balloon Unit (Beach). I chose this unit for my first research into Beach Balloon Units that took part in landings in Italy because it was named in the caption to this photograph. However, when I read the Operations Record Book of “K” Beach Balloon Unit, I was surprised to find that the Unit was not at Salerno but, instead took part in Operation “BAYTOWN” and was at Reggio at the time of the Salerno landings!

So, either they have named the wrong unit in the caption for this picture, or the wrong landing! It is not the only mistake, as the lorry is not a Bedford QL!

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Website Launched

I have created the RAF Beach Balloon Units website today and will be gradually adding content over the weeks to come.

I set up this website for two reasons:

Firstly, RAF Beach Balloon Units deserve a bit more attention in their own right. There is some information about them on the RAF Beach Units website and Facebook page but having a separate website dedicated to Beach Balloon Units will allow more information about them to be presented.

My second reason is to try out a WordPress platform with a view to re-platforming the RAF Beach Units website. Given the size of it, it is going be a major task but it needs to be done!