Harold G. Dick, the only American to have made twenty-two
transatlantic crossings in the passenger airships, is an honorary
life member of the Lighter-Than-Air Society. He lives in Wichita,
Kansas.
Douglas H. Robinson, an aviation historian, is the author of
several books, including The Zeppelin in Combat: A History of the
German Naval Airship Division, 1912-1918; Giants in the Sky; and,
with Charles L. Keller, “Up Ship!”: A History of the U.S. Navy's
Rigid Airships, 1919-1935.
“[A] major contribution to aeronautical history. . . .Well
illustrated with photos and drawings (some never before published)
and handsomely designed.”—Booknews
“This is the very best account of the high point of the zeppelin
era. The book abounds in technical details of design and
construction. . . . Readers will learn about airship operation from
the inside out.”—Aerospace Historian
“A valuable book, enhanced by excellent illustrations and a useful
glossary of terms.”—Isis
“A wealth of interesting design, engineering, construction and
operating information. . . . Technically sound and
authoritative.”—Aerospace
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