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Just a few moments before the airship Shenandoah sailed away for its transcontinental trip
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Just a few moments before the airship Shenandoah sailed away for its transcontinental trip
Just a few moments before the airship Shenandoah sailed away for its transcontinental trip.
An usual picture of the giant Shenandoah, showing it attached to its mooring mast at Lakehurst, New Jersey, before it sailed away for its transcontinental trip.
15 October 1924
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Media ID 11029172
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Aerial View America Blimp Dirigible Moored Airborne Airfield Mooring Mast
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This print captures the historic moment just before the airship Shenandoah embarked on its transcontinental journey. Taken at Lakehurst, New Jersey in October 1924, this image showcases the colossal Shenandoah firmly attached to its mooring mast. The sheer size of the dirigible is awe-inspiring as it looms against the sky, ready to take flight. The monochrome tones add a timeless quality to this picture, transporting us back to an era when air travel was still a marvel. The aerial view emphasizes the grandeur of this airborne behemoth, while also showcasing the meticulous engineering that went into creating such a magnificent vessel. As we gaze upon this photograph, we are reminded of America's pioneering spirit and technological advancements during the 1920s. The Shenandoah represents progress and innovation in aviation history, symbolizing humanity's relentless pursuit of exploration and adventure. Preserved by Central News for posterity, this snapshot offers us a glimpse into an extraordinary chapter in our past. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and reminds us that even in an age dominated by modern technology, there is something truly remarkable about these early feats of flight
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