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View of Some of the Fuel Tanks Aboard the U.S.S. Macon, Akron, Ohio

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Title: View of Some of the Fuel Tanks Aboard the U.S.S. Macon, Akron, Ohio
Creator: Curt Teich & Co., Inc. (Chicago, Illinois)
Date Created and/or Issued: 1933/ /
Contributing Institution: History San Jose Research Library
Collection: History San Jose Online Catalog
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Description: On reverse: Akron, Ohio -- Member of crew of U.S.S. Macon, new navy airship, checks one of ship's many gasoline tanks prior to a test flight from Goodyear-Zeppelin dock here. Picture shows how starboard lateral gangway on world's largest airship appears. Narrow catwalk extends alongside of ship inside hull, allowing crew easy access to engine rooms, gasoline and ballast tanks. Bottom of gas cell at top of picture. A similar gangway is located on port side and another along top center line of ship. -- Goodyear News Service. White border, linen texture, "C. T. Art-Colortone" by Curt Teich & Co. production number 3A-H1480.
Type: image
Identifier: F0A5FAFF-B140-4C83-86C5-173236064307
2007-1-247
Subject: Akron (Airship)
Moffett Naval Air Station (Calif. )
Nineteen thirties (LCSH)

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