Airship USS Shenandoah, 1920s
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Airship USS Shenandoah, 1920s
Airship USS Shenandoah. This US Navy rigid airship was built from 1922 to 1923, and operated until it crashed in 1925. Here, a parachute jump is taking place, with the parachutist at centre right. The USS Shenandoah (also called the ZR-1) was 207 metres long, with its structure built from duraluminium with a cloth cotton cover. The gas used for lift was helium, rather than hydrogen. Modern parachutes developed from the 1910s onwards, and by the 1920s the US military had a parachute research team. This photograph is from the Bain News Service, one of the USAs earliest news picture libraries
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This print captures a moment of daring in the skies during the 1920s. The iconic Airship USS Shenandoah, also known as ZR-1, takes center stage as it hovers gracefully amidst the clouds. This magnificent US Navy rigid airship was meticulously constructed between 1922 and 1923, pushing boundaries in aerial technology. In this particular snapshot, an exhilarating parachute jump is unfolding before our eyes. Positioned at the right of the frame, a courageous parachutist prepares to descend into thin air with unwavering determination. As he readies himself for this audacious feat, one cannot help but marvel at his bravery. The USS Shenandoah itself stands tall and proud at an impressive length of 207 meters. Its sturdy structure is crafted from duraluminium covered with cloth cotton—a testament to pioneering engineering techniques of its time. Notably, unlike its predecessors that relied on hydrogen gas for lift, this airship embraced helium for enhanced safety measures. As we delve deeper into history's annals, we discover that modern parachutes began their development journey in the early 1910s. By the roaring twenties, even the US military had established a dedicated parachute research team—an embodiment of progress within aviation. Preserved by Library of Congress from Bain News Service—one of America's earliest news picture libraries—this photograph encapsulates not only technological advancements but also human courage and exploration. It serves as a reminder that innovation knows no bounds when humans dare to dream beyond what seems possible.
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