J-3 blimp takes off to search for survivors of USS Akron airship crash

The Navy blimp J3 departs amidst a heavy rainstorm to aid in the search for survivors from the Akron disaster.

What weather condition did the Navy blimp J3 face during its takeoff?

• Foggy conditions

• Snowfall

• A driving rainstorm

• Sunny skies

Which of the following was NOT a part of the Navy blimp J3's mission?

• Searching for survivors

• Assisting in a search

• Dealing with a rainstorm

• Flying in clear weather

What type of vehicle is the J3?

• A jet

• A blimp

• A submarine

• A helicopter

What was the primary objective of the Navy blimp J3's mission?

• To conduct a training exercise

• To test new equipment

• To search for survivors

• To deliver supplies

The mission of the Navy blimp J3 was related to which previous incident?

• The Titanic sinking

• The Challenger explosion

• The Akron incident

• The Hindenburg disaster