OM wrote:
On Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:31:10 -0500, Pat Flannery
wrote:

There's a really fun book called "Bat Bomb" (
http://www.amazon.com/Bat-Bomb-World.../dp/0292707908 )

...Does the book give any hints as to whether this was in response to
the "balloon bombs" the Japs were launching against the US West Coast?

My recollection of the Bat Bomb program history was it was motivated
simply to find a more efficient way to burn-out Japan than scattering
thermite willy nilly from on high. Strap small thermite (?) devices
to the bats, knock them out for the drop timed such that they wake "in
time" then the go find some nice eaves in which to roost.

I further recall the history saying they went as far as creating a
mock-up in the desert and had some very successful tests. I think
they just weren't quite ready in time to be "better" than more
conventional means.

rick jones
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