8/8/31 USS Akron Black Christening, Akron Cds, Signed by COMM CHARLES ROSENDAHL!
- Condition : Used
- Dispatch : 2 Days
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- ID# : 214803787
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- Start : Sun 18 Dec 2022 11:23:16 (EDT)
- Close : Run Until Sold
- Remain : Run Until Sold
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Seller's Description
Mellone's 8/8/31 -1, $25.00.
USS Akron Black Circle Christening Cachet.
Very nice strike of the handstamp.
Addressed to:
Edwin S. Smith
New York
Charles Emery Rosendahl (May 15, 1892 – May 17, 1977) was a highly decorated vice admiral in the United States Navy, and an advocate of lighter-than-air flight.
On May 9, 1929, he was relieved as commanding officer of Los Angeles and assumed duty as the commander of the Rigid Airship Training and Experimental Squadron at NAS Lakehurst. In August he was aboard the Graf Zeppelin's "Round the World" flight as observer and watch officer. On June 27, 1930, Rosendahl was assigned to the Bureau of Aeronautics, in Washington, D.C., and from October 21, 1931, to June 23, 1932, commanded the new dirigible Akron (ZRS-4), during which time experiments in the role as an airborne aircraft carrier were tried. Between July 1932 and June 1934 Rosendahl served at sea on board the battleship West Virginia (BB-48) and heavy cruiser Portland (CA-33).
On June 11, 1934, he assumed command at NAS Lakehurst, and was promoted to commander on February 1, 1935. Rosendahl served as an official observer on the German airship Hindenburg, on transatlantic flights between Frankfurt and Rio de Janeiro in August and September 1936. He was in command at Lakehurst on the night of May 6, 1937, and witnessed the destruction of the Hindenburg, leading fire fighting and rescue efforts. He later testified at the Department of Commerce inquiry into the accident and stated: When I saw the first blaze I knew the ship was doomed and I also thought that there would immediately be an explosion which would flatten every building at the field and kill everybody looking on. I thought it was curtains for all of us.
Very Fine Condition.
I just purchased hundreds of great dirigible covers, postcards and photos and ephemera!
USS Akron, Macon, Goodyear, Shenandoah, Defender, Puritan and more!
Be on the lookout as many have autographs of Eckener, Dresel, Rosendahl,
Crew Members, Survivors, Pilots, Captains & More! Some are unique!
In addition to that, there are many original photos, postcards & even 2 pieces of fabric from the USS Akron!
In general, all of my USS Akron and USS Macon covers are in very fine condition. If it's not, I'll note faults above. Please view the scans to form your own opinion on condition. Additional information upon request. Just message me! Thanks for looking, and thanks in advance for your bids!
USS Akron Black Circle Christening Cachet.
Very nice strike of the handstamp.
Addressed to:
Edwin S. Smith
New York
Charles Emery Rosendahl (May 15, 1892 – May 17, 1977) was a highly decorated vice admiral in the United States Navy, and an advocate of lighter-than-air flight.
On May 9, 1929, he was relieved as commanding officer of Los Angeles and assumed duty as the commander of the Rigid Airship Training and Experimental Squadron at NAS Lakehurst. In August he was aboard the Graf Zeppelin's "Round the World" flight as observer and watch officer. On June 27, 1930, Rosendahl was assigned to the Bureau of Aeronautics, in Washington, D.C., and from October 21, 1931, to June 23, 1932, commanded the new dirigible Akron (ZRS-4), during which time experiments in the role as an airborne aircraft carrier were tried. Between July 1932 and June 1934 Rosendahl served at sea on board the battleship West Virginia (BB-48) and heavy cruiser Portland (CA-33).
On June 11, 1934, he assumed command at NAS Lakehurst, and was promoted to commander on February 1, 1935. Rosendahl served as an official observer on the German airship Hindenburg, on transatlantic flights between Frankfurt and Rio de Janeiro in August and September 1936. He was in command at Lakehurst on the night of May 6, 1937, and witnessed the destruction of the Hindenburg, leading fire fighting and rescue efforts. He later testified at the Department of Commerce inquiry into the accident and stated: When I saw the first blaze I knew the ship was doomed and I also thought that there would immediately be an explosion which would flatten every building at the field and kill everybody looking on. I thought it was curtains for all of us.
Very Fine Condition.
I just purchased hundreds of great dirigible covers, postcards and photos and ephemera!
USS Akron, Macon, Goodyear, Shenandoah, Defender, Puritan and more!
Be on the lookout as many have autographs of Eckener, Dresel, Rosendahl,
Crew Members, Survivors, Pilots, Captains & More! Some are unique!
In addition to that, there are many original photos, postcards & even 2 pieces of fabric from the USS Akron!
In general, all of my USS Akron and USS Macon covers are in very fine condition. If it's not, I'll note faults above. Please view the scans to form your own opinion on condition. Additional information upon request. Just message me! Thanks for looking, and thanks in advance for your bids!
In general, postal history items will be in fine / very fine condition. Many like FDC's will be in excellent condition. Standalone stamps will be described. Additional information upon request. Just message me! Thanks for looking, and thanks in advance for your purchases!
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| Listing Type | Gallery Listing |
| Listing ID# | 214803787 |
| Start Time | Sun 18 Dec 2022 11:23:16 (EDT) |
| Close Time | Run Until Sold |
| Starting Bid | Fixed Price (no bidding) |
| Item Condition | Used |
| Bids | 0 |
| Views | 33 |
| Dispatch Time | 2 Days |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Location | United States |
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