A decorative use for balloons is in balloon drops.

At the time, this was a record altitude for balloons, and there was considerable press coverage of the flight.

But there is a further use for balloons in warfare not yet exploited.

On the other hand, it could be a dump for discarded balloons.

Now, through some unimagined power, the sun was engaging in a practice heretofore reserved for balloons.

"I'm too old for balloons," said Peter with great disgust.

"I reached in my pocket for balloons, made up a few animals and gave them out," he recalled.

For balloons, helicopters and some special aircraft (such as the Harrier), no runway is needed.

He had dropped a note to one of our balloons asking them to be on the watch for burning balloons.

Rather less successful was his attempt in 1983 to achieve the world altitude record for hot-air balloons.