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Airship construction C016 / 2779
Airship construction. First main frame of USS Akron (ZRS-4) being pulled into place. The USS Akron was a helium-filled rigid airship built in the USA by the Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation. Its frame was built from the lightweight aluminium alloy duralumin. The Akron served as a flying aircraft carrier for F9C Sparrowhawk fighter planes. It 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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1900s 1930s Aeronautics Aerostat Aircraft Airship Attaching Aviation Biggest Building Constructing Construction Dirigible Dock Frame Goodyear Zeppelin Corporation Hangar Helium Largest Lighter Than Air Military Naval Rigid Airship Us Navy Uss Akron Vehicle Zeppelin Airframe Dural Duralumin
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Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in aviation history - the construction of the USS Akron (ZRS-4), an awe-inspiring helium-filled rigid airship. The image showcases the first main frame of this colossal vessel being delicately pulled into place, symbolizing the remarkable engineering feat that was about to unfold. Built by the Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation using lightweight aluminum alloy duralumin, the USS Akron served as a groundbreaking flying aircraft carrier for F9C Sparrowhawk fighter planes. Its immense size and capabilities made it an invaluable asset to the United States Navy during its service. Launched on August 8th, 1931, this magnificent airship soared through North American skies for 18 months before tragedy struck. In a devastating storm off the coast of New Jersey on April 4th, 1933, the USS Akron met its untimely demise. The crash resulted in one of aviation's most catastrophic losses with seventy-three out of seventy-six individuals onboard losing their lives. This monochrome photograph not only immortalizes a pivotal moment in military history but also pays tribute to those who bravely ventured into uncharted territories above our world. It serves as a poignant reminder of both human ingenuity and vulnerability when faced with nature's unpredictable forces. Preserved within this image is more than just an airship; it encapsulates ambition, innovation, and sacrifice - forever etching itself into our collective memory as an emblematic testament to mankind's pursuit of flight.
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