USS Akron airship history

The video discusses the tragic fate of the Akron, the world's largest airship, which was plagued by issues from the start. Despite its impressive size and capabilities, the Akron faced multiple challenges, including a damaged rudder. The airship's final journey ended in tragedy as it sank into the sea, resulting in the loss of most of its crew, including Admiral William Moffett. The video highlights the Akron's specifications, its repair efforts, and its ill-fated last flight to California.

Who was the highest-ranking officer aboard the stricken vessel?

• Captain John Smith

• Lieutenant James Cook

• Admiral William Moffett

• General George Patton

What was the fate of most of the men inside the Akron?

• They were rescued by a nearby ship

• They were saved by a helicopter

• They parachuted to safety

• They drowned as the dirigible sank

How long was the Akron, the world's largest airship?

• 650 feet

• 1000 feet

• 785 feet

• 500 feet

What gas kept the Akron aloft?

• Hydrogen

• Helium

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

What happened to the Akron shortly after it was commissioned?

• It smashed its rudder

• It was decommissioned

• It was sold to another country

• It completed a successful test flight