Photo #: NH 84169
USS Akron (ZRS-4)
Montage of four photographs of the incident in which three line
handlers were pulled into the air when Akron accidently
climbed while attempting to land at Camp Kearney, near San Diego,
California, on 11 May 1932.
The two views at left show Seaman Apprentice Charles M. Cowart
clinging to the trail line as the airship crew slowly winched
him on board. The photo at right is of Cowart on board the Akron
after his rescue.
The view second from right shows Sailors Nigel Merton Henton
and Harold Edsal holding onto the lines just after Akron
lifted off. Both men fell to their deaths immediately after the
photograph was taken.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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