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October 31, 1929 Goodyear Zeppelin souvenir from the ZRS-4 ring laying ceremony in Akron Ohio. Excellent condition (see pics).

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AIRSHIP USS AKRON ZRS-4 FLIGHT LIST – FLIGHT NO. 1 SEPT 23,1931 c1970’s. 1 SEPT 23,1931. THIS IS 1970’s VERY RARE COPY OF THE AIRSHIP USS AKRON ZRS-4 (FITTING OUT) FLIGHT LIST – FLIGHT NO. 1 – SEPT 23,1931 COPIED DIRECTLY FROM THE ORIGINAL FROM SEPTEMBER 23,1931. THE ORIGINAL WAS HAND STAMPED ON THE UPPER RIGHT WITH THE DATE SEPT 23,1931, THE SAME DATE AS THE 1ST FLIGHT OF THE USS AKRON ZRS-4. HAND STAMPED IN THE COPY ON THE UPPER RIGHT: SEP 23,1931. DIMENSIONS: 8 1/2″ x 14″. Was a helium-filled rigid airship of the U. Navy which operated between September 23,1931 and April. She was the world’s 1st 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, the. Were among the largest flying objects ever built. Were some 18 ft longer and slightly more voluminous, the two German airships were filled with hydrogen, so the US Navy craft still hold the world record for helium-filled airships. Was destroyed in a thunderstorm off the coast of New Jersey on the morning of 4 April 1933, killing 73 of the 76 crewmen and passengers. This accident involved the greatest loss of life in any airship crash.

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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING OUR AUCTIONS. Goodyear Zeppelin ZRS-4 Ring Laying Medal & USS Akron Fob. Please see all pictures.

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20″ x 8″ original sepia of USS Akron ZRS-4. Underneath USS AKRON LAKEHURST, N. Are the printed words LENGTH 785 FT DIA 135 FT GAS 6500000 CU FT. This photo is clear and in addition to being historical also has an artistic element to it. It is has been protected by a sturdy plastic cover. The item “USS Akron ZRS-4 / Airship Photo Shop, Lakehurst, N. J. C 1932″ is in sale since Wednesday, October 23, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “mlterry47″ and is located in Los Gatos, California. This item can be shipped to United States.

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