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How it flies; (1910)

Ferris, Richard. [from old catalog] · New York, T. Nelson and sons · leaf 317

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Framing of the floor and keel of the Lebaudy airship. miles in 1 hour and 41 minntes; 23 miles in 1 hourand 36 minutes. In 1904 this ship was rebuilt. It was lengthenedto 190 feet and the rear end rounded off. Its capac- 316 BALLOONS: THE DIRIGIBLE. ity was increased to 94,000 cubic feet, and a… … The car and propellers of the Lebaudy airship. It was coated with rubber both on the outside and in-side. The interior air-bag was increased in size to17,650 cubic feet, and partitioned into three com-partments. During 1904 and 1905 30 voyages weremade, carrying in all 195 passengers. The success…

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