Check out this early dirigible mothership being constructed in secrecy across the bay from San Francisco and Oakland. Dated November 23, 1896, the location is currently an Air Force radar station.
Check out this early dirigible mothership being constructed in secrecy across the bay from San Francisco and Oakland. Dated November 23, 1896, the location is currently an Air Force radar station.
That’s a fascinating piece of history! Dirigibles were such an innovative concept at the time, and it’s interesting to think about the level of secrecy surrounding their development, especially in the late 1800s when aviation was still in its infancy. The transition of that site to an Air Force radar station also highlights how technology and military needs have evolved over the years. Do you have more information on the specific dirigible or the people behind its design?