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Old July 9th 06, 10:50 PM posted to rec.aviation.military,rec.aviation.misc
Jack G
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Default What Airplane Is This?

Airship Gondolas - probably from the Goodyear XZP5K / XS2G-1 series (19
built - First Flight 1954)

Stats:

Length 285 ft.
Gas Volume: 650,000 cu ft.
Crew: 8
Max Speed: 85 MPH +
Power: Two Wright 1300-4 Cyclone 7's 800 Hp Each


Source: United States Navy Aircraft since 1911;
Gordon Swanborough & Peter Bowers
Naval Institute Press 1990 edition

Jack G.

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Eugene Griessel wrote:
"Dave Deep" wrote:

They are upsidedown when you turn the pics over def B24s.


By jove, I think you've got it! Yes, I agree.

Eugene L Griessel

Teamwork is essential. It allows you to blame somebody else.


I don't think he has it. I say Airship gondolas, why else would there
be a rail around it ? Flip them over and picture a gasbag on top of it