USS Akron Under Construction Navy Airship
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U.S.S. Akron Under Construction
At Akron Ohio
Published by Airship Photo Service, Lakehurst, NJ
Dated: Early 1930's
Type/Theme: Navy Airships
Size: Standard
Publisher: Airship Photo Service
Notes: USS Akron (ZRS-4) was a helium-filled rigid airship of the U.S. Navy which operated between September 1931 and April 1933. She was the world's first purpose-built flying aircraft carrier, carrying F9C Sparrowhawk fighter planes which could be launched and recovered while she was in flight. With an overall length of 785 ft (239 m), the Akron and her sister ship the Macon were among the largest flying objects ever built. Although the LZ129 Hindenburg and the LZ130 Graf Zeppelin II were some 18 ft (5.5 m) longer and slightly more voluminous, the two German airships were filled with hydrogen, so the US Navy craft still holds the world record for helium-filled airships
Condition Report Unused. Very Good.
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USS Akron Under Construction Navy Airship
Estimate $100 - $200
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