USS Akron Airship 1980's Postcard Vintage US Navy Dirigible Aviation Ephemera

Description: Description: This card was Printed as part of a souvenir series by the Rubber City Stamp Club in Akron, Ohio in the 1980's.This vintage postcard showcases the majestic USS Akron, a U.S. Navy airship, flying over a bustling cityscape. The USS Akron was one of the largest rigid airships ever constructed, measuring 785 feet long and with a helium capacity of 6,500,000 cubic feet. It was designed for military purposes, featuring a hangar deck for five scout planes. Printed as part of a souvenir series by the Rubber City Stamp Club in Akron, Ohio, this postcard commemorates the Akron's brief and tragic history. On April 4, 1933, the airship encountered a violent squall and was lost at sea with 74 of its 78 crew members aboard, marking a somber chapter in aviation history. This card remains unused, with a clean back, making it perfect for aviation enthusiasts, collectors of U.S. Navy memorabilia, or those interested in dirigible history. Happy Words: USS Akron postcard vintage ephemeraU.S. Navy dirigible collectible cardHistoric aviation postcard unusedRigid airship aviation memorabiliaSouvenir postcard Rubber City Stamp ClubRare USS Akron aviation collectible1930s U.S. Navy airship ephemeraHistoric airship postcard tragedyUnused postcard aviation historyAkron airship aviation artifactU.S. Navy dirigible aviation art cardScout planes hangar airship postcardRigid dirigible postcard collectibleRare 1930s U.S. airship memorabiliaNavy aviation history postcardUSS Akron helium airship collectiblePostcard Akron Ohio stamp club seriesAviation-themed collectible postcardVintage airship postcard aviation fanAntique aviation ephemera U.S. NavyHistoric Value & Charm to Your Collection:The USS Akron represents a bold chapter in U.S. military aviation history. This postcard offers collectors a chance to connect with the spirit of early airship innovation and the bittersweet legacy of the Akron disaster. Perfect for aviation history collectors, postcard enthusiasts, or those with an interest in naval aviation. Condition:The postcard is unused, with no postmarks or inscriptions, ensuring it’s in excellent condition for display or collection. Professionally scanned images are provided for detailed inspection. Shipping Information: Ships in a protective postcard sleeveRigid envelope for secure deliveryShips next business day$1.50 max shipping within the USA, regardless of order sizeInternational shipping availableFun Fact:The USS Akron and its sister airship, the Macon, were the only rigid airships built by the U.S. Navy that served as airborne aircraft carriers, launching scout planes in flight from onboard hangars.

Price: 4.88 USD

Location: Miami, Florida

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