Airship USS Akron C016 / 2789
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Airship USS Akron C016 / 2789
Airship 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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This print showcases the majestic Airship USS Akron (ZRS-4) in all its glory. Built by the Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation, this helium-filled rigid airship was a true marvel of engineering during its time. Serving as a flying aircraft carrier for F9C Sparrowhawk fighter planes, it symbolized the cutting-edge technology and military prowess of the United States. Launched on August 8th, 1931, the USS Akron proudly sailed through the skies for 18 months before tragedy struck. In an unfortunate storm off the coast of New Jersey on April 4th, 1933, disaster befell this magnificent vessel. The violent weather caused it to break up, resulting in one of history's most devastating airship crashes. Sadly, seventy-three out of seventy-six individuals onboard lost their lives that day – a heart-wrenching loss that remains etched in our collective memory. This photograph not only captures a significant moment in American naval history but also serves as a somber reminder of the risks involved in aviation exploration during that era. It stands as a testament to human ingenuity and bravery while highlighting both triumphs and tragedies experienced within North America's rich aviation heritage. Preserved by US NATIONAL ARCHIVES/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY, this monochrome image transports us back to an era when lighter-than-air travel was at its peak. Through this snapshot frozen in time, we are granted a glimpse into an extraordinary chapter filled with
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