TSCLowe
Corporal
- Joined
- Sep 14, 2012
- Location
- Redding, CA
Interesting . . . . sensationalized “headlines” reinforces the media thought “if it bleeds, it leads” and then they call it “News” . . . . “Pulled to Safety”, “Exploding Furry”, “Destructive Blow”, “Death At Sea”, and “Bloody Combat” among others.
As the resident Balloon Guy #20’s headline caught my attention: “Death Fall” The story opens “A daring balloonist was struck by a cannon-shell and plunged to his death in flames, over the battlefield today.” and continues with other “Fake News”
For hysterical accuracy it is important to note NO Balloon used by the Union or Confederates was ever shot down by the other side, nor were any balloonists or observer, military or civilian, were ever shot or injured during balloon operations.
Respectfully Submitted,
TSC Lowe, Aeronaut
As the resident Balloon Guy #20’s headline caught my attention: “Death Fall” The story opens “A daring balloonist was struck by a cannon-shell and plunged to his death in flames, over the battlefield today.” and continues with other “Fake News”
For hysterical accuracy it is important to note NO Balloon used by the Union or Confederates was ever shot down by the other side, nor were any balloonists or observer, military or civilian, were ever shot or injured during balloon operations.
Respectfully Submitted,
TSC Lowe, Aeronaut
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