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United States Navy - USS Shenandoah - ZR-1
United States Navy - USS Shenandoah (ZR-1), the first of four United States Navy rigid airships overflying a city. Shenandoah was constructed during 1922-1923 at Lakehurst Naval Air Station, and first flew in September 1923. It developed the U.S. Navys experience with rigid airships and made the first crossing of North America by airship. On the 57th flight, Shenandoah was destroyed in a squall line over Ohio in September 1925. Date: circa 1924
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1922 1923 57th Airship Airships Constructed Crossing Destroyed Developed Experience Flew Lakehurst Navys Ohio Overflying Rigid Shenandoah Squall 1923 1924 1925 Made Zr 1
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This photograph showcases the United States Navy's historic rigid airship, USS Shenandoah (ZR-1), gracefully soaring above a cityscape. Built between 1922 and 1923 at Lakehurst Naval Air Station, Shenandoah was the first of four rigid airships in the U.S. Navy's fleet. On September 4, 1923, it took its maiden flight, marking the beginning of the U.S. Navy's exploration into the realm of rigid airships. Shenandoah's groundbreaking voyages included the first transcontinental flight across North America, achieved on August 6, 1924. This remarkable accomplishment showcased the potential of airships as long-range transport and reconnaissance platforms. However, tragedy struck on September 3, 1925, during the 57th flight when Shenandoah was destroyed by a squall line over Ohio. The USS Shenandoah, with its impressive size and innovative design, represented a significant milestone in aviation history. Its legacy paved the way for further advancements in rigid airship technology and solidified the U.S. Navy's role in the development of this unique mode of transportation. This photograph, captured circa 1924, offers a glimpse into a bygone era of aviation and a testament to the ingenuity and ambition of the United States Navy.
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