[Aerial view of SSZ 59 airship tethered to HMS Furious]

Oblique aerial photograph of SSZ 59, a British Sea Scout Zero-class airship, tethered to the HMS Furious, circa 1916-1918. The ship is painted in razzle dazzle camouflage.

Part of a photograph album related to John Sylvester Wheelwright's service with the Royal Naval Air Service, circa 1907-1943.

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