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USS Macon, artwork
USS Macon. Artwork of Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk fighters flying around their mothership, the US Navy airship the USS Macon. An inset shows a Sparrowhawk docked inside the airship, which could carry five of these aircraft. The USS Macon was 239 metres long, and was a rigid airship built in the USA by the Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation. The gas used to provide lift was helium, with structure provided by rigid girders (shown in the various cutaway sections). There were eight engines, each driving a propeller on the side (three seen here). The USS Macon was launched on 21 April 1933, crashing on 12 February 1935
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1900s 1930s Aerial Aeroplane Air Craft Air Plane Air Planes Air Ship Aviation Aviator Cut Away Engine Engines Flying Goodyear Zeppelin Corporation Helium Inset North American Pilot Pilots Plane Planes Propeller Propellers Rigid Airship Us A Zeppelin Fighter Aircraft Girder Girders
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This artwork showcases the USS Macon, a remarkable feat of engineering and innovation in the early 20th century. In this print, we witness the majestic airship surrounded by Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk fighters soaring through the sky. The USS Macon was an extraordinary creation, measuring an impressive 239 meters long and constructed by the Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation in the United States. The intricate cutaway sections reveal its rigid girders that provided structure to this colossal airship. Powered by eight engines, each propelling a side-mounted propeller (three visible here), it possessed incredible maneuverability for its time. Notably, inside its spacious interior, capable of accommodating five aircraft at once, one can observe an inset showcasing a Sparrowhawk docked within. Utilizing helium as its lifting gas instead of flammable hydrogen like many other airships of that era ensured enhanced safety during flight operations. This technological marvel represented a significant milestone in aviation history. Tragically, despite its groundbreaking achievements, fate dealt a cruel blow to the USS Macon when it crashed on February 12th, 1935. Nevertheless, this artwork serves as a timeless tribute to both human ingenuity and perseverance in pushing boundaries beyond what was deemed possible. Through this image from Science Photo Library's collection comes alive not only an iconic moment but also pays homage to those who dared to dream big and explore uncharted skies with unwavering determination.
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