Airship hull interior C016 / 2788
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Airship hull interior C016 / 2788
Airship hull interior. Interior of the hull of the USS Akron (ZRS-4) prior to gas cell installation. 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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1900s 1930s Aeronautics Aerostat Aircraft Airship Aviation Biggest Construction Dirigible Empty Frame Goodyear Zeppelin Corporation Helium Hull Inside Interior Largest Lighter Than Air Military Naval Rigid Airship Us Navy Uss Akron Vehicle Zeppelin Dural Duralumin
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This print captures the awe-inspiring interior of the airship hull, specifically that of the USS Akron (ZRS-4), before its gas cell installation. The USS Akron, a remarkable helium-filled rigid airship constructed by the Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation in the United States, served as an extraordinary flying aircraft carrier for F9C Sparrowhawk fighter planes. Launched on August 8th, 1931, this colossal airship played a significant role in military history for a brief but impactful period of 18 months. Tragically, it met its untimely demise during a violent storm off the coast of New Jersey on April 4th, 1933. This devastating event claimed seventy-three lives - marking it as one of the deadliest airship crashes ever recorded. Within this historical image lies an empty yet imposing naval structure that showcases both engineering prowess and aviation innovation. Its massive frame stands as testament to North America's contribution to early 20th-century aerostat technology. Constructed with duralium - also known as duralumin or duraluminum - this sturdy material ensured durability and strength throughout its service. As we gaze upon this hauntingly beautiful photograph from US National Archives/Science Photo Library, we are reminded not only of the immense scale and grandeur these lighter-than-air vessels possessed but also of their tragic vulnerability to nature's fury. It serves as a poignant reminder that even our greatest achievements can be humbled by
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