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Wexford (Johnstown Castle) Airship Moorings
Wexford (Johnstown Castle) Airship Moorings (sub-station to Pembroke). 1918
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Airship Johnstown Moorings Pembroke Wexford
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1. Title: "A New Era in Air Travel: Wexford (Johnstown Castle) Airship Moorings, 1918" 2.. This evocative photograph captures the innovative spirit of the early aviation era at Wexford (Johnstown Castle) Airship Moorings in 1918. The image showcases a sub-station, an essential component of the airship's infrastructure, nestled alongside the tranquil waters of the castle's moorings. The station, with its distinctive chimney and pipes, served as a vital link between the airship and the ground crew, facilitating the transfer of hydrogen gas for lifting the massive airships aloft. 3. In the background, a R34 airship, one of the most advanced aircraft of its time, is moored, its elegant silhouette reflecting in the calm waters. The R34 was a British rigid airship, renowned for its transatlantic voyage from England to Newfoundland and back, making it the first successful crossing of the Atlantic by an airship. 4. The presence of multiple planes and aircraft on the grassy area near the moorings suggests the importance of Wexford as a significant stopover during the transatlantic journeys. The planes, likely used for scouting or support, add to the bustling atmosphere of this early aviation hub. 5. The serene setting of Johnstown Castle, with its picturesque moat and lush greenery, contrasts beautifully with the modern marvels of the airships and planes. This photograph offers a captivating glimpse into a pivotal moment in aviation history, when the world was on the cusp of a new era in long-distance travel.
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