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.
Blimps return to war
Aviation
Aviation ; 41 , n 10
1942
Article (Journal)
English
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