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General Discussion => Hysterical History => Topic started by: Eclipse on July 24, 2013, 03:55:44 AM

Title: Identify this photo
Post by: Eclipse on July 24, 2013, 03:55:44 AM
I came across this by accident today, plays an important role in USAF history...

(http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/5561/twpv.jpg)
Title: Re: Identify this photo
Post by: Lord of the North on July 24, 2013, 05:14:00 AM
Crash of the Akron or the Macon
Title: Re: Identify this photo
Post by: JayT on July 24, 2013, 05:19:59 AM
Quote from: Lord of the North on July 24, 2013, 05:14:00 AM
Crash of the Akron or the Macon

Didn't those both swan dive into the drink?
Title: Re: Identify this photo
Post by: spaatzmom on July 24, 2013, 06:04:52 AM
Crash of the Shenandoah

This event was the trigger for Army Colonel Billy Mitchell to heavily criticize the leadership of both the Army and the Navy, leading directly to his court-martial for insubordination and the end of his military career.
Title: Re: Identify this photo
Post by: Private Investigator on July 24, 2013, 08:10:49 AM
Exactly. I found airships interesting after getting staioned at NAS Lakehurst.   8)
Title: Re: Identify this photo
Post by: Eclipse on July 24, 2013, 02:33:24 PM
Quote from: spaatzmom on July 24, 2013, 06:04:52 AM
Crash of the Shenandoah

This event was the trigger for Army Colonel Billy Mitchell to heavily criticize the leadership of both the Army and the Navy, leading directly to his court-martial for insubordination and the end of his military career.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

A fascinating time in the evolution of military aviation.