Airships & Other Aircraft

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Started by Captain. Last reply by Captain Aug 28, 2018. 6 Replies 0 Likes

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Started by Captain Lachlan Bellraven. Last reply by The Specialist Oct 28, 2017. 11 Replies 0 Likes

I'm always fascinated by the variety of designs folks come up with. Any one have their favorites?

Started by Captain. Last reply by Captain Jun 12, 2017. 1 Reply 0 Likes

M-ClassThe M-Class blimp was a true world cruiser with transatlantic range. 21 were ordered but only 4…Continue

Started by Captain. Last reply by Captain May 15, 2017. 2 Replies 0 Likes

K-Class BlimpsThe K-Class blimp was arguably the most successful airship design with 134 built. Their primary…Continue

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Comment by Captain on June 15, 2017 at 10:00pm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHZeI6gK9m8 Blimp crash at US Open.

Comment by Captain on April 20, 2017 at 12:55pm: You caught me. I am trying to recreate the better parts of other lost sites.

You are welcome to start a Discussion for the USS Akron (& Macon since it is hard to separate them) here to cache information. They were impressive airships. Too bad they did not have access to simple onboard weather radar.

Comment by P. Aloysius Regnad on April 20, 2017 at 8:58am: Well, after being a member of a similar group (ahem) elsewhere, I guess I can join this one. Too bad we missed the anniversary of the Akron's demise (April 4), as that is what got me involved in the first place.