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USN - Richmond Naval Air Station after Hurricane Nine - 1945
United States Navy - Richmond Naval Air Station (Richmond NAS), just west of Miami, showing the destroyed, huge, airship hangars which burnt down during Hurricane Nine on 15 September 1945 (three years, to the day, after the air station was commissioned). The hurricane ignited a fire in an adjacent building which spread to Three Airship hangars destroying 25 blimps, 366 airplanes, and 150 automobiles which were stored inside for shelter from the storm, which was also known as the 1945 Homestead hurricane. Date: 1945
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Media ID 21131075
© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans
1945 Adjacent Airship Automobiles Blimps Burnt Commissioned Destroyed Destroying Hangars Homestead Huge Hurricane Ignited Miami Richmond Shelter Spread Stored Storm Years
12"x10" Modern Frame
Bring a piece of historical maritime nostalgia into your home or office with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, titled "USN - Richmond Naval Air Station after Hurricane Nine - 1945" by Mary Evans Picture Library, depicts the aftermath of Hurricane Nine, which struck the Richmond Naval Air Station in Miami on September 15, 1945. The photograph showcases the devastating destruction of the massive airship hangars, their burnt-out remains a poignant reminder of the power of nature. Our Framed Prints are meticulously crafted to preserve the rich details and authenticity of this iconic image, making it an exceptional addition to any collection. Order yours today and relive history in the comfort of your own space.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Nine at the USN-Richmond Naval Air Station in Miami, Florida, taken on September 15, 1945. Three years to the day after the air station was commissioned, this powerful storm ignited a fire in an adjacent building that swiftly spread to three massive airship hangars. The resulting blaze destroyed an astounding 25 blimps, 366 airplanes, and 150 automobiles that had been sheltered within. Known as the 1945 Homestead hurricane, this natural disaster brought destruction on an unprecedented scale to the naval base. The hangars, once symbols of the United States Navy's advanced technology and capabilities, now lay in ruins, a stark reminder of the unyielding power of nature. The photograph serves as a poignant testament to the resilience and determination required to rebuild and recover in the face of such devastation.
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