9. Inflatable Decoy Airfields
During World War II, the Allies constructed entire fake airfields using inflatable aircraft, vehicles, and buildings to mislead German reconnaissance flights. These decoy sites, known as “K” sites, were strategically placed near real airfields to divert enemy bombers from actual targets. The ruse redirected German bombers to strike worthless targets, saving real airfields and planes. Such deception operations became fundamental to Allied strategy, exemplified by the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops’ use of inflatable tanks and artillery. (telegraph.co.uk)
