Richard K. Smith was curious about the big rigid airships of the 1920s and 1930s. He wondered why they had disappeared from the scene of aeronautics. Two of them, the Akron and the Macon, had actually hangared airplanes. Why had such an airplane-carrying airship not been accepted? His inability to find answers to his questions in existing airship literature prompted his extensive research on the subject. As a result, this book is primarily an examination of the rigid airship's place in naval operations in the period ...
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Richard K. Smith was curious about the big rigid airships of the 1920s and 1930s. He wondered why they had disappeared from the scene of aeronautics. Two of them, the Akron and the Macon, had actually hangared airplanes. Why had such an airplane-carrying airship not been accepted? His inability to find answers to his questions in existing airship literature prompted his extensive research on the subject. As a result, this book is primarily an examination of the rigid airship's place in naval operations in the period 1919-1940, with specific focus on the flying aircraft carrier's development and performance during 1931-1935.
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Add this copy of The Airships Akron and Macon, Flying Aircraft Carriers to cart. $29.99, good condition, Sold by Koster's Collectible Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Farmingville, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1965 by Naval Institute Press.
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Good++, Good++ 4TO, 228 pgs., Photos & Illus, Hardcover. Hardcover in dust jacket. Blue cloth boards with title on spine. Boards lightly damp spotted. Fore edge foxing. Text pages are clean. Photo illustrated dust jacket had light edge wear chipping. Rubbing and scuffing. Looks good in new protective mylar. Always carefully wrapped and shipped in cardboard boxes to protect your purchase.
Add this copy of The Airships Akron & Macon: Flying Aircraft Carriers of to cart. $37.38, very good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1965 by US Naval Institute Press.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. In protective mylar cover. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
Add this copy of The Airships Akron & Macon: Flying Aircraft Carriers of to cart. $37.38, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1965 by US Naval Institute Press.
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. (Airships, Aircrafts) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Add this copy of The Airships Akron & Macon: Flying Aircraft Carriers of to cart. $38.50, very good condition, Sold by Kisselburg Military Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Potomac, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1972 by Naval Inst..
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Fine. Very Good DJ. No Exp Naval Institute Press 1965 Reprint Printed in 1977. Illustrated with photos, maps and drawings. xxi+228 pages with index. LARGE HEAVY ITEM 2.5 Pounds. Size: 10 1/2 x 8 3/8 x 7/8 inches. Tears on upper back side of dust jacket proteted in clear dust jacket cover.
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