

CLASSIC: That Time the US Built a Flying Aircraft Carrier
Aug 17, 2024
Dive into the bizarre world of the USS Akron, a flying aircraft carrier with ambitions beyond its time. Explore the connection between real-life airships and Marvel's Helicarrier, and laugh at the quirks of military innovation. Discover the Akron's unique capabilities, from biplane deployment to midair rescues, and its tragic fate during World War II. The mix of engineering marvels and historical anecdotes paints a vivid picture of aviation's audacious past, blending nostalgia with humor.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Exploring the Concept of a Flying Aircraft Carrier
02:39 • 2min
Imagining a Flying Aircraft Carrier
04:17 • 2min
The Goodyear Blimp and the Ambitious Flying Aircraft Carrier
06:45 • 2min
The USS Akron: Engineering Marvel of the Skies
08:51 • 6min
Soaring through History: Aircraft Carriers and Cars
15:09 • 5min
The Perils of Airship Innovation
20:07 • 7min
Nostalgia on Wheels and Wings
27:21 • 3min
Flying Aircraft Carriers: The Macon Experiment
30:50 • 8min
Celebrating Community and Acknowledgments
38:43 • 3min