Investigation of Dirigible Disasters: Hearings Before ..., 73-1 Pursuant to H. Con. Res. 15 ..., May 22 to June 6, 1933 |
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... weight and so maintain your altitude . The Akron was a very efficient ship , dynamically , and could carry 20 tons easily . Senator DUFFY . That was not a serious matter that gave you any concern . Lieutenant Commander WILEY . No , sir ...
... weight and so maintain your altitude . The Akron was a very efficient ship , dynamically , and could carry 20 tons easily . Senator DUFFY . That was not a serious matter that gave you any concern . Lieutenant Commander WILEY . No , sir ...
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... weight used for other purposes into the structure . As I understand , in the determination of construction they put ... weight of your structure - that is , the dead weight of the ship - either structure or other equipment , such as ...
... weight used for other purposes into the structure . As I understand , in the determination of construction they put ... weight of your structure - that is , the dead weight of the ship - either structure or other equipment , such as ...
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... weight . The CHAIRMAN . It would be upward ? Leiutenant Commander WILEY . Yes , sir . Senator DUFFY . Mr. Chairman , I want to suggest as a matter of procedure that we permit the counsel to carry through his questions and then let the ...
... weight . The CHAIRMAN . It would be upward ? Leiutenant Commander WILEY . Yes , sir . Senator DUFFY . Mr. Chairman , I want to suggest as a matter of procedure that we permit the counsel to carry through his questions and then let the ...
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... weight 110 tons . Representative ANDREW . What was the diameter ? Lieutenant Commander WILEY . One hundred and thirty - two feet ; she had eight engines which were in line , along the keels ; each engine 560 horsepower and giving a ...
... weight 110 tons . Representative ANDREW . What was the diameter ? Lieutenant Commander WILEY . One hundred and thirty - two feet ; she had eight engines which were in line , along the keels ; each engine 560 horsepower and giving a ...
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... weight would be involved in the fuel tanks that could be cut away at the time of this crash ? Lieutenant Commander WILEY . About 700 pounds for each one . I don't know how many there are , but say there are 24 , about 20,000 pounds ...
... weight would be involved in the fuel tanks that could be cut away at the time of this crash ? Lieutenant Commander WILEY . About 700 pounds for each one . I don't know how many there are , but say there are 24 , about 20,000 pounds ...
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Page 4 - In the testimony you are about to give before this committee, do you solemnly swear that you will tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God ? Mr.
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Page 521 - Principle states that a body wholly or partially immersed in a fluid is buoyed up by a force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by it.
Page 527 - The subcommittee met, pursuant to the call of the chairman, at 10 o'clock am in the committee room of the Committee on Banking and Currency, Room 301, Senate Office Building, Senator William H.
Page 633 - This sum was increased later by further gifts from Mr. Guggenheim. The purpose of the Fund was to promote aeronautical education throughout the country; to assist in the extension of aeronautical science ; and to further the development of commercial aircraft, particularly in its use as a regular means of transportation of both goods and people.
Page 475 - ... bites his nails. The applicability of this statement, however, to the entire age range is open to question as is revealed below. Second, the frequency of the nail-biting mannerism for each age level, statistically 1 The opinions and assertions herewith expressed are those of the author and are not to be construed as those of the Navy Department or of the naval service at large. 2 This is true because an unknown number of draftees had been rejected for military service before naval induction.