General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. BUILDING USS AKRON

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General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. BUILDING USS AKRON

1931

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1) MS MCU Large dirigible hangar, Akron, Ohio.2) MSU GV ADM. MOFFETT drives golden rivet into the Akron structure.3) MS GV Raising of first framework of USS AKRON (SV).4) LS GV US flag hanging in center of large framework which is part of USS AKRON.5) MS Raising of second frame into place (SV).6) MS PAN UA Framework of USS AKRON.7) MS DA Gas bag of 1, 000, 000 cubic feet being installed in framework of USS AKRON (SV).8) LS GV Framework of USS AKRON almost complete.9) MS DA Nose of USS AKRON being completed and raised to proper position (SV).10) MS GV Dura aluminum skeleton of USS AKRON nearing completion.11) LS GV Tail section of USS AKRON being put into place (SV).12) MS DA A big 550 horse-power engine is brought in on engine stand.13) MCU US Propeller on engine of USS AKRON is tilted downward so as to bring ship down to ground during landing (SV).14) MCU PAN Fabric of ship is put on, beginning at the nose of the ship (SV).15) MS PAN Alongside the dirigible which has been covered with fabric.16) MS Large gas bag centered in the USS AKRON.

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Moffett, William A. (William Adger), 1869-1933

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William Adger Moffett (October 31, 1869 – April 4, 1933) was an American admiral and Medal of Honor recipient known as the architect of naval aviation in the United States Navy. Moffett's Medal of Honor citation: For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21-22 April 1914. Comdr. Moffett brought his ship into the inner harbor during the nights of the 21st and 22d without the assistance of a pilot or navigational lights, and was in a position on the morning of the 22d to us...