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USS Los Angeles (ZR3), a 2, 472, 000 cubic foot rigid airship was built at Friedrichshafen
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USS Los Angeles (ZR3), a 2, 472, 000 cubic foot rigid airship was built at Friedrichshafen
USS Los Angeles (ZR3), a 2, 472, 000 cubic foot rigid airship was built at Friedrichshafen, Germany. Her construction was partially funded by German World War I reparations and was conditional on her being employed for " civil" purposes. Completed in August 1924 under the builders number LZ-126, she departed Germany in mid-October 1924 for delivery to the U.S. Navy
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Aeroplane Airship Flying Passenger Rigid
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This print showcases the magnificent USS Los Angeles (ZR3), a colossal rigid airship that was built in Friedrichshafen, Germany. With an astounding capacity of 2,472,000 cubic feet, this engineering marvel was constructed with partial funding from German World War I reparations. However, there was a condition attached to its creation – it had to be utilized for "civil" purposes. Under the builders number LZ-126, the USS Los Angeles was completed in August 1924 and embarked on a momentous journey shortly after. In mid-October of the same year, she set sail from Germany en route to her new home with the U. S. Navy. This photograph captures not only the grandeur of this aerial behemoth but also hints at its potential as a passenger transport for travel enthusiasts during the vibrant era of aviation in the 1920s. The image evokes nostalgia for an age when airships were seen as symbols of progress and adventure. As we admire this stunning piece of history preserved by Mirrorpix through Memory Lane Prints, let us reflect on how technological advancements have shaped our world today. The USS Los Angeles serves as a reminder that innovation knows no bounds and can transcend borders even amidst challenging times like post-war reparations.
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