Poster Print : Airship control car C016 / 2785

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Airship control car C016 / 2785

Airship control car. Pilot at the wheel in the control car of the USS Akron (ZRS-4). The USS Akron was a helium-filled rigid airship built in the USA by the Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation. It served as a flying aircraft carrier for F9C Sparrowhawk fighter planes. The Akron was launched on 8th August 1931 and served for 18 months before breaking up in a storm off the coast of New Jersey on 4th April 1933. Seventy-three of the sevent-six on board were killed, the largest loss of life for any airship crash

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Media ID 9202513

© US NATIONAL ARCHIVES/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

1900s 1930s Aeronautics Aerostat Aircraft Airship Aviation Biggest Dirigible Goodyear Zeppelin Corporation Helium Largest Lighter Than Air Military Naval Pilot Rigid Airship Steering Us Navy Uss Akron Vehicle Wheel Zeppelin

18x24 inch Poster Print

Experience history come to life with our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Poster Prints collection. This captivating image showcases the Airship control car C016 / 2785, as seen in the USS Akron (ZRS-4), captured by the US National Archives/Science Photo Library. Witness the intensity and focus of the pilot at the wheel, as he navigates this historic helium-filled rigid airship built by the Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation in the USA. Bring this piece of aviation history into your home or office and ignite conversations with its intriguing details. Order your Media Storehouse Poster Print today and embark on a journey through time!

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the airship control car C016/2785 of the USS Akron (ZRS-4), a remarkable helium-filled rigid airship that played a significant role in American military history. In this image, we witness the pilot confidently seated at the wheel inside the control car, embodying both power and responsibility. The USS Akron was not just an ordinary airship; it served as a flying aircraft carrier for F9C Sparrowhawk fighter planes. This innovative concept allowed for unprecedented versatility and strategic advantage during its time. Launched on August 8th, 1931, this colossal vessel operated successfully for 18 months until tragedy struck. On April 4th, 1933, off the coast of New Jersey, a devastating storm caused the USS Akron to break up and crash into the ocean. Sadly, this catastrophic event resulted in immense loss with seventy-three out of seventy-six individuals on board losing their lives – marking one of history's most tragic airship crashes. This photograph captures not only an iconic moment in aviation but also serves as a poignant reminder of human perseverance amidst great challenges. The monochrome aesthetic adds depth to this historical image while highlighting every intricate detail within the control car. Preserved by US NATIONAL ARCHIVES/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY, this extraordinary snapshot immortalizes an era when lighter-than-air travel was at its zenith and pays homage to those who dared to push boundaries in pursuit of progress.

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