The US Navy's airship program, including dirigibles, seems to have been lost to history. This is a shame, as the Navy were pioneers in this area.
We forget that the Navy was not only pioneers, but also instrumental in the USA airship program, and that they were the victims of history: especially the hydrogen (and aluminum oxide) problem of the Hindenburg.
This film reminds us of the US Navy's original efforts in this field. Despite the clichés and acting that seems somewhat hammy today, this is an important film both from a scientific and historical perspective. It's entertaining and (gasp!) educational.
We forget that the Navy was not only pioneers, but also instrumental in the USA airship program, and that they were the victims of history: especially the hydrogen (and aluminum oxide) problem of the Hindenburg.
This film reminds us of the US Navy's original efforts in this field. Despite the clichés and acting that seems somewhat hammy today, this is an important film both from a scientific and historical perspective. It's entertaining and (gasp!) educational.