Re: What's the offical names to the Nazis Blimp and planes in LC?

Posted by Michaelson from em12-686.utsi.edu on March 01, 1999 at 10:08:00:

In Reply to: What's the offical names to the Nazis Blimp and planes in LC? posted by Meg on February 28, 1999 at 15:52:36:

: Hey all,
: I was just wondering what are these things called? It's been bugging me for quite some time. Thanks in advance!!

: Meg

Are you referring to the type airship? If so, it's a zepplein, or ridge framed airship, named after the inventor. There were several built, including the Graf Zepplein as well as the Hindenberg. As to the bi-plane trainer on the trapeze hanger, that I'd have to do some more digging. It was a real item used by not only the Germans, but the U.S. Navy in the 1930's, and the rig was also used to capture planes in flight, though not exactly the safest procedure to practice. The Navy used it as a recon plane for use with an airship when doing official exploration work. The theory was to use the airship as a movable platform, and the planes could then fly to and from the airship without landing. The plan was to use this idea on South Pole explorations, and a movie was made back in 1930 showing this usage. Personally I'm not sure whether it was actually used or not, as Adm. Byrd was a big believer in ridge wing aircraft and wasn't THAT fond of all that hydrogen hanging over his head. Hope this helps you some. Regards. Michaelson

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Re: What's the offical names to the Nazis Blimp and planes in LC? Meg 17:43:28 3/02/99 (1)
- Re: What's the offical names to the Nazis Blimp and planes in LC? Michaelson 17:50:49 3/02/99 (0)
Re: What's the offical names to the Nazis Blimp and planes in LC? Anjeo Joe 20:46:10 3/01/99 (2)
- Re: What's the offical names to the Nazis Blimp and planes in LC? Michaelson 15:15:38 3/02/99 (1)
  - Re: What's the offical names to the Nazis Blimp and planes in LC? Abner 19:43:34 3/04/99 (0)

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: : Meg

: Are you referring to the type airship? If so, it's a zepplein, or ridge framed airship, named after the inventor. There were several built, including the Graf Zepplein as well as the Hindenberg. As to the bi-plane trainer on the trapeze hanger, that I'd have to do some more digging. It was a real item used by not only the Germans, but the U.S. Navy in the 1930's, and the rig was also used to capture planes in flight, though not exactly the safest procedure to practice. The Navy used it as a recon plane for use with an airship when doing official exploration work. The theory was to use the airship as a movable platform, and the planes could then fly to and from the airship without landing. The plan was to use this idea on South Pole explorations, and a movie was made back in 1930 showing this usage. Personally I'm not sure whether it was actually used or not, as Adm. Byrd was a big believer in ridge wing aircraft and wasn't THAT fond of all that hydrogen hanging over his head. Hope this helps you some. Regards. Michaelson

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