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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 captures the majestic USS Los Angeles (ZR3), a remarkable feat of engineering and a symbol of international collaboration. With its impressive size of 2,472,000 cubic feet, this rigid airship was built in Friedrichshafen, Germany as part of World War I reparations. However, its construction came with a condition - it had to be used for "civil" purposes. Completed in August 1924 under the builders number LZ-126, the USS Los Angeles embarked on an extraordinary journey from Germany to the United States. In mid-October that same year, she set sail across the Atlantic Ocean to be delivered to the U. S. Navy. This photograph showcases not only the sheer grandeur of this airship but also highlights its significance in aviation history during the 1920s. The USS Los Angeles represents an era when flying was still considered a marvel and passenger transport by air seemed like something out of science fiction. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back in time to witness a momentous achievement in human ingenuity and exploration. It serves as a reminder that even amidst post-war tensions and reparations negotiations, innovation can thrive and bring nations together. Let us cherish this snapshot from Memory Lane Prints as it immortalizes an iconic piece of aviation history - one that continues to inspire awe and wonder today.
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