[British airship R9 in hangar]

Photograph of a British airship (R9) in a hangar, circa 1916-1918.

Inscription: "R9. Built by Vickers. Delivered to RNAS. April '17. 520' long. Hours flown 198."

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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