U.S. Navy airships

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf airship
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:World_War_I
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:base gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_San_Diego
gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Lakehurst
Naval Air Station Moffett Field
gptkbp:constructionMaterial hydrogen
helium
gptkbp:crewSize up to 100
gptkbp:decommissioned 1930s
gptkbp:firstFlight 1915
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label U.S. Navy airships
gptkbp:legacy contribution to naval strategy
influence on aviation
development of blimps
gptkbp:length up to 800 feet
gptkbp:notableFeature military exercises
scientific research
airborne surveillance
anti-submarine warfare
logistical support
rescue operations
training exercises
surveillance operations
surveillance missions
rescue missions
scientific missions
training missions
demonstration flights
logistical operations
USS Shenandoah
weather observation
USS Los Angeles
patrol operations
transport missions
transport operations
training operations
search for lost ships
patrol missions
public relations events
USS Akron
USS Macon
military patrols
demonstration operations
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:services 1940s
gptkbp:significantEvent gptkb:Hindenburg_disaster
gptkbp:speed up to 80 mph
gptkbp:technology rigid airship
non-rigid airship
gptkbp:usedFor transportation
reconnaissance
patrol