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Expertise
I can answer questions on the history and technical aspects of Zeppelins/German Rigid Airships.
Experience in the area
None other than an interest in rigid airships and a large library on the subject
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Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| sam | 07/21/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks. |
| Tony | 03/27/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks. I wondered about how extensive the ..... |
| Tony | 01/07/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Mark. Excellent information. I'll wait until ..... |
Recent Answers from Mark Smith
2011-08-31 plane launch and landing/ airships:
Hello Dwayne. I'm not aware of any plans for the now cancelled Walrus airship project to carry aircraft, unlike the US airships of the early 1930s which were purpose built airborne aircraft carriers.
2009-01-13 blimps:
Hello Andrew. I can answer your first two questions easily enough, but for the other four it would be better if you took a look at www.modern-airships.info which has planty of technical information and
2008-03-27 Zeppelins:
Hello Tony.I'm always ready to spread the word about such a great book. It sounds like you've got a fellow enthusiast in the US or Canadian mail service ! If you're interested in the Zeppelin raids on
2008-01-05 Zeppelin & 'Super' Zeppelin:
Hello Tony. By far the best source of information on German rigid airships of WW I is "The Zeppelin in Combat" by Douglas H Robinson. It is a fantastic book packed with facts and incredible photographs
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