Goodyear G-3 Airship

A rigid airship designed by Goodyear for the United States Navy during World War II. It was used for anti-submarine warfare and coastal patrol.

Goodyear G-4 Airship

A large, non-rigid airship developed by Goodyear during World War II. It was used for coastal patrol and anti-submarine warfare.

Goodyear G-2 Airship

A rigid airship designed by Goodyear for the United States Navy during World War II. It was used for anti-submarine warfare and coastal patrol.

Goodyear G-1 Airship

A non-rigid airship designed and built by the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in the 1920s. It was used for advertising and promotional purposes, as well as for military observation and reconnaissance during World War II.

Dirigible

A large, rigid airship, often used for reconnaissance and transport during World War II. Notable examples include the German Zeppelin and the British R101.

Blimp

A type of non-rigid airship used for observation and anti-submarine warfare during World War II. They were particularly effective in coastal areas and provided valuable aerial reconnaissance.

Akron, USS

A large, rigid airship operated by the United States Navy during World War II, primarily used for patrol and reconnaissance missions. It was tragically destroyed in a storm in 1933.

Akron, Battle of

A naval battle fought in 1944 between American and Japanese forces in the Pacific Ocean, during which the USS Akron, a rigid airship, was destroyed by a storm. This incident highlighted the vulnerabilities of airships in wartime conditions.

Airship

A type of aircraft that uses buoyant gas to achieve lift. Airships were used for a variety of purposes during World War II, including reconnaissance, anti-submarine warfare, and bombing.