[Aircraft attached via trapeze mechanism to USS Akron]

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IdentifierGAF_image_183SourceGeneral Aircraft Files, Airships FolderCreatorUnited States. NavyDescriptionPhotograph of an unidentified aircraft attached via trapeze mechanism to the USS Akron (ZRS-5), circa 1933. The inscription misidentifies the airship as the Macon.

Inscription on verso: "The dirigible as an airplane carrier. The 'Macon' [sic] has hangar space inside for five such airplanes."

Stamped on verso: "In publishing, credit must be given as follows / 'Official Photograph / U.S. Navy.'"

Stamped on verso: "Gordon S. Williams / [address in Seattle, Washington]."
Creation Datecirca 1933SubjectUnited States. NavyAkron (Airship)AirshipsExtent1 photograph : print, black and white ; 10 x 8 in.LanguageEnglishOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe General Aircraft Files/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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