K-Class Blimp - Tustin, CA
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bluesnote
N 33° 42.172 W 117° 49.109
11S E 424151 N 3729512
One of many historical markers at Victory Park in Tustin.
Waymark Code: WM111FF
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/29/2019
Views: 1
The plaque says, "The K-class blimp was a class of blimps (non-rigid airship) built by Goodyear Aircraft Company of Akron, Ohio for the United States Navy. These blimps were powered by two Pratt & Whitney Wasp nine-cylinder radial air-cooled engines. Each mounted on twin-strut outriggers, one per side of the control car, that hung under the envelope.
Before and during World War II, 135 K-class blimps were built, configured for patrol and anti-submarine warfare operations and were extensively used in the Navy's anti-submarine efforts in the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean areas.
An aircrew of 10 normally operated the K-ships consisting of a command pilot, two co-pilots, a navigator/pilot, airship rigger, an entrance man, two mechanics, and two radiomen."
Group that erected the marker: St. Anton Partners
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Tustin, CA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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