N2Y-1 training plane, with trapeze-hook gear, successfully hooks up to the USS Akron (ZRS-4) airship. Akron crew member, Lieutenant Wayer, descends a ladder from USS Akron. He makes sure airplane is securely fastened to the Akron. He climbs into the airplane, which is then hoisted into the USS Akron.
Pilots in Consolidated N2Y-1 trainer airplanes practice hooking onto and releasing from the USS Akron (ZRS-4) USS Akron in flight. Consolidated N2Y-1 trainers are seen maneuvering below the airship to accomplish their hookups and releases. The aircraft are fitted with special trapeze hook equipment.
USS Akron (ZRS-4), helium filled zeppelin dirigible, moors at Lakehurst Naval Air Station, New Jersey, United States. USS Akron in flight. The airship grounded. People stand near the grounded airship. The airship leaves the mooring mast. It takes off. A flag at the belly of the ship.
Consolidated N2Y-1 airplane tries to hook-on to USS Akron (ZRS-4) Zeppelin dirigible at Lakehurst, New Jersey in the United States. USS Akron in flight. The Consolidated N2Y-1 flies under the airship and maneuvers in attempts to hook on to the USS Akron.
Consolidated N2Y-1airplane tries to hook-on to USS Akron (ZRS-4) Zeppelin Dirigible, at Lakehurst, New Jersey, United States. USS Akron in flight. Consolidated N2Y-1makes repeated attempts to hook on to USS Akron. A Consolidated N2Y-1 hooks onto the airship and releases. Another succeeds in hooking to and releasing from the Akron.
USS Akron (ZRS-4), helium filled American-made rigid type Dirigible, at Lakehurst Naval Station, New Jersey, in the United States. USS Akron on the landing field. Sailors work near the airship. The airship is moved by a mobile mooring mast and it's stern beam, prominent in this film clip, in preparation for flight. The stern bumper seen being carried by sailors will be attached to the lower fin where the stern beam has been removed to the right, starboard.
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