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Sam Gwynne On Progress, War, And Zeppelins

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Soaring Ambitions: The R101 Airship Saga

This chapter explores the British Imperial Airship Scheme, focusing on the R101, the largest airship of its time, and contrasts it with other advancements like atomic weapons. It highlights the complex interplay of personal ambition, imperial aspirations, and the flawed embrace of aviation technology during a time of changing global power dynamics.

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