USS "AKRON" AIRSHIP HOOD ORNAMENT.
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Winning Bid:
$142.78
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, November 14, 2017 10:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, November 14, 2017 10:00:00 PM)
Item Description
6" long chrome-plated cast metal hood ornament in the shape of the USS Akron, a helium-filled rigid airship of the US Navy which operated between Sept. 1931 and April 1933. She was the world's first purpose-built flying aircraft carrier, carrying F9C Sparrowhawk fighter planes which could be launched and recovered while she was in flight. Goodyear was contracted by the US Navy in 1928 to build airships and the USS Akron was the first ship built. After flying successfully for 18 months, the ship was lost in bad weather off New Jersey April 4, 1933, killing 73 of the 76 crew and passengers on board. Hood ornament has "Akron" name and "Goodyear" logo on both side and is attached to Bakelite base for display. Metal shows some scattered plating loss to nose area. Fine overall. Scarce.
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