ZRS

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ZRS-Class Dirigible

Designation: ZRS-Class Dirigible Nationality: American First Flight: September 23, 1931 Remarks: The US Navy's ZRS-class dirigibles were flying aircraft carriers that could carry, launch, and retrieve up to five fighters each.

[edit] Timeline

• September 23, 1931 The USS Akron (ZRS-4) dirigible makes its first flight^[1].

[edit] Sources

• Wikipedia entry for The USS Akron (ZRS-4)

• Wikipedia entry for USS Macon (ZRS-5)

• Flying Aircraft Carrier  at National Geographic homepage for the National Geographic documentary on the history and search for the remains of the USS Macon. Includes many related photos and videos

• The Zeppelin Library Archive

[edit] References

1. ↑ wikipedia:USS Akron (ZRS-4)