Investigation of Dirigible Disasters: Hearings Before ..., 73-1 Pursuant to H. Con. Res. 15 ..., May 22 to June 6, 1933 |
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... on board the Akron . ( 3 ) And for confirmation of which there was available at all times visual observations from the Akron herself . ( c ) Concurs in the recommendation that no further INVESTIGATION OF DIRIGIBLE DISASTERS 3.
... on board the Akron . ( 3 ) And for confirmation of which there was available at all times visual observations from the Akron herself . ( c ) Concurs in the recommendation that no further INVESTIGATION OF DIRIGIBLE DISASTERS 3.
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... observations on board the ship herself . 4. The Bureau of Aeronautics has definitely in mind measures suitable to accomplish the matters set forth in paragraphs 3 ( d ) and ( e ) above and will , in separate correspondence , make ...
... observations on board the ship herself . 4. The Bureau of Aeronautics has definitely in mind measures suitable to accomplish the matters set forth in paragraphs 3 ( d ) and ( e ) above and will , in separate correspondence , make ...
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... observation of the relations of Admiral Moffett and other commanding officers , I have never observed Admiral Moffett trying to influence a decision of this kind in any way , at any time . He always kept hands off in these matters and ...
... observation of the relations of Admiral Moffett and other commanding officers , I have never observed Admiral Moffett trying to influence a decision of this kind in any way , at any time . He always kept hands off in these matters and ...
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... the water by the following observations : ( a ) I could not determine the direction of any gust of wind , that is , from starboard or port . ( b ) I felt no draft through the windows 12 INVESTIGATION OF DIRIGIBLE DISASTERS.
... the water by the following observations : ( a ) I could not determine the direction of any gust of wind , that is , from starboard or port . ( b ) I felt no draft through the windows 12 INVESTIGATION OF DIRIGIBLE DISASTERS.
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... the water by the following observations : ( a ) I could not determine the direction of any gust of wind , that is , from starboard or port . ( b ) I felt no draft through the windows 12 INVESTIGATION OF DIRIGIBLE DISASTERS.
... the water by the following observations : ( a ) I could not determine the direction of any gust of wind , that is , from starboard or port . ( b ) I felt no draft through the windows 12 INVESTIGATION OF DIRIGIBLE DISASTERS.
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