LANDING OF THE ZPG 26717 AFTER RECORD BREAKING FLIGHT NAS, Key West, Fla Part 1

Description

MS CAPT SPICER greeting CDR M.H. EPPES, CO of the airship, also other Commanders.CU CAPT SPICER & CDR EPPES.LS ZPG, attached to the mast on deck, being towed down the deck.MLS Skipper of the ZPG departs.MS Crew of the ZPG lines up; part of the ZPG in BG.MS Crew of the ZPG posing for still picture; parts of the ZPG in BG.CU CDR EPPES, pilot of the ZPG (SV).MS Civilians presenting the "key" to Key West, to the pilot of the ZPG, who has small model of the ZPG in his hands.LS ZPG approaches the field at NAS, Key West (SV).LS ZPG sits down and taxies down the deck; large crew of men run out to grab the mooring lines and bring ZPG to the mooring circle.LA CU Bow of the ZPG as it is brought near the mast where it is to be attached; several men working on the mast.CU Nose section of the ZPG with cable attached; two men atop the mast attaching cable to same.LS Car of the ZPG sitting on deck; masting gear in FG.QUALITY FAIR

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities