Impractical, but it would be lots of fun…(RAF WW2 Fordson Balloon Launcher)
On a related note: has any ATC squadron ever had it’s own balloon?? Hmm…
wilf_san
It’s something we seriously considered a few years ago. We had a CPL(B) who was considering joining as staff and we discussed (at length!) getting shares in a balloon so as to deliver our own AEF! Alas, CPL(B) turned out to be a wally and moved north prior to joining.
I often think of the potential it has though - both as a tool for delivering AEF (sort of!), publicity and fundraising.
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I often think of the potential it has though - both as a tool for delivering AEF (sort of!), publicity and fundraising.[/quote]
Oh, it could be lots of (instructive) fun…and if it could be moved-up a couple of gears… 
wilf_san