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pl23_wea01119.jpg

Launching a pilot balloon during strong winds at St

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Description

Launching a pilot balloon during strong winds at St. Louis AirportWomen's first opportunities in meteorology occurred as a result of WWII

Photographer

Virginia Denmark

Display Date

1945

Collection

Weather Service

Exploring the Atmosphere

Kites and Balloons

Keywords

Instruments

Balloons