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Rigid airship

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A big airship flies in the sky.

First Zeppelin ascent.jpg
First Zeppelin ascent.jpg
It has a strong frame inside. This frame keeps its shape. It uses special gas to float. This helps it stay up high. It is very big!
USS Akron (ZRS-4) in flight over Manhattan, circa 1931-1933.jpg
USS Akron (ZRS-4) in flight over Manhattan, circa 1931-1933.jpg
Have you seen one fly?

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USS Shenandoah Bau.jpg
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First Zeppelin ascent.jpg
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Dirigeable spiess 1913.jpg
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R34.jpg
File:USS Akron (ZRS-4) in flight over Manhattan, circa 1931-1933.jpg
USS Akron (ZRS-4) in flight over...
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