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mahatmakanejeeves

(57,370 posts) Fri Sep 3, 2021, 07:37 PM Sep 2021

On this day, September 3, 1925, the USS Shenandoah was destroyed in a squall over Ohio.

Tue Sep 3, 2019: 94 Years Ago Today; Navy zeppelin USS Shenandoah destroyed in squall over Ohio

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On this day, September 3, 1925, the USS Shenandoah was destroyed in a squall over Ohio. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Sep 2021 OP

When I was a kid... 2naSalit Sep 2021 #1

2naSalit

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1. When I was a kid...

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Fri Sep 3, 2021, 08:58 PM

Sep 2021

In the 50s/60s, we used to see them fly over our house. We always lived near military airbases 'cause that's what dad did. But I saw several of the newer style with the wider shape, I don't recall if those were still in use after the Hindenburg.

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