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The airplane allowed routine observation and fire control from over or even ahead of the line of battle. Wire Telegraphy could be used from tethered balloons, and later Radio Telegraphy was used from free flying aircraft. The use of radio allowed the Observer to send and receive information in real time. The balloon's vulnerability required that it be placed well behind the front lines. The Air Force continuously improved its methods of directing close air support in Korea.