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United States Navy - USS Macon - ZRS-5
United States Navy - USS Macon (ZRS-5) rigid airship built and operated by the United States Navy for scouting and served as a flying aircraft carrier, designed to carry biplane parasite aircraft, five Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk fighters/scouts or Fleet N2Y-1 trainers. Date: circa 1934
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Media ID 21131175
© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans
Airship Biplane Carrier Carry Curtiss Fighters Macon Operated Parasite Rigid Served Sparrowhawk Trainers Designed Scouting Scouts
Postcards (8 pack of A6)
Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Product Size is 15cm x 10.6cm (5.9" x 4.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph showcases the United States Navy's rigid airship, USS Macon (ZRS-5), in its prime during the early 1930s. The USS Macon, built and operated by the United States Navy, was a technological marvel of its time, serving as a flying aircraft carrier that revolutionized naval scouting. Designed with advanced engineering, this colossal aeronautical innovation could carry biplane parasite aircraft, providing enhanced capabilities for reconnaissance and defense. The USS Macon was equipped with five Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk fighters and scouts or Fleet N2Y-1 trainers, which were launched and retrieved using a unique ramp system. This feature allowed the airship to act as a mobile airfield, expanding the Navy's reach and enabling quick response to potential threats. The USS Macon, with its impressive size and innovative design, represented a significant leap forward in aviation technology during the interwar period. Circa 1934, this photograph captures the essence of the United States Navy's commitment to pushing the boundaries of science and engineering, paving the way for future advancements in airship and aviation technology. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and vision of the United States Navy during the early days of aviation, as they sought to adapt and innovate in order to maintain a technological edge on the global stage.
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