Notes on work of Naval lighter-than-air craft on submarine patrol; since first World War, blimps have been improved greatly in speed, carrying capacity and cruising radius; non-inflammable helium gas; in specialized field of inner coastal patrol and convoy, it can still take off in low ceiling weather inoperable to other aircraft, it can fly slowly, or, if necessary, hover over spot; etc.


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    Title :

    Blimps return to war


    Additional title:

    Aviation


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Aviation ; 41 , n 10


    Publication date :

    1942


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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