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Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation's Factory and Dock showing the United States Navy's new airship Akron of 6,500,000 cubic feet capacity, now the largest airship in the world in service on under construction. Non-inflammable helium gas in 12 separate cells and 8 propulsion units. minimize the fire risk. Provision is made for storage within the hull of 5 airplanes. The storage compartment being 75 feet by 60 feet. Planes can be lowered or raised through a "T" shape opening during flight by means of a trapeze. "The City of Opportunity." |
