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	Word or Phrase:	BARRAGE BALLOON MANUFACTORING SITE *
	Definition:	A site or building where barrage balloons are manufactured. Consider double-indexing with the term WAR PRODUCTION FACTORY if appropriate.

	Word or Phrase:	BARRAGE BALLOON GAS DEPOT *
	Definition:	A building or site used for the storage and distribution lighter than air gases for use in barrage balloons.

	Word or Phrase:	BARRAGE BALLOON MOORING *
	Definition:	A mooring, usually consisting of a concrete plinth, to which a barrage balloon was attached.

	Word or Phrase:	BARRAGE BALLOON SHELTER *
	Definition:	A building associated with a barrage balloon site and intended to provide shelter for the balloon crew from air attack.

	Word or Phrase:	BARRAGE BALLOON CENTRE *
	Definition:	An RAF Base, used specifically for the storage and maintenance of barrage balloons.

	Word or Phrase:	BARRAGE BALLOON HANGAR *
	Definition:	A hangar used for the storage of barrage balloons.

	Word or Phrase:	BARRAGE BALLOON SITE *
	Definition:	A site where a single large balloon was attached by fine wire cables to the ground to form an aerial obstruction to attacking enemy aircraft.

	Word or Phrase:	BARRAGE *
	Definition:	A manmade barrier built across a river in order to increase the depth of water.