AIRCRAFT COLOURS AND MARKINGS OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR ERA

Caquot Type Kite Balloon


Whereas the Drachen was a German design, the Caquot came from France. By 1917 it had replaced the Drachen in service with kite balloon sections of all nations. In British service the Caquot was most likely in overall green. In addition to being tethered to the ground, it also found a use at sea with the Royal Navy. In naval use, it was towed by the parent ship, usually a destroyer or light cruiser. Naval Caquots weere either overall alumninum, or aluminum with green tail surfaces.

So far the best reference I have found on balloons is CCI 27/3 which devotes the entire issue to them.




Caquot


Source: C&C(Int) 27/3




Caquot


Source: C&C(Int) 27/3