Semi Rigid Collection

Airship Norge, the first N-Class semi-rigid airship to be designed by Umberto Nobile

Nulli Secundus 1
British Army Dirigible No 1 Nulli Secundus I / 1 Airship Under-Construction in its Hangar at Farnborough 1907 with Sand-Bags Ballast Date: 1907

Nulli Secundus 2
British Army Dirigible No 2 Nulli Secundus II / 2 Airship Flying at Farnborough 24 July 1908 Date: 1908

British Army Dirigible No 1, Nulli Secundus, over St. Paul s
British Army Dirigible No 1, christened Nulli Secundus (Latin: " Second to none" ) was a Semi-rigid airship. First flown on 10th September 1907

Great 20th Century Explorers
The semi-rigid N-class airship Norge (Norwegian for Norway ), which was used by the Amundsen-Ellsworth-Nobile Expedition to fly over the North Pole, lands on a snowy field, Teller, Alaska, May 13

Great 20th Century Explorers
The ill-fated semi-rigid N-class airship N1 (aka Italia ) makes a stopover at an airfield before continuing on with Italian general Umberto Nobiles second expedition to overfly the North Pole, Stolp

Orlan spacesuit display. This is a Soviet EVA (extravehicular activity) spacesuit, with its own air supply, used for space walks outside a spacecraft or space station

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"Nulli Secundus: Pioneering the Era of Semi-Rigid Airships" In the realm of aviation history, few names resonate as strongly as Nulli Secundus. This groundbreaking company revolutionized airship technology with their innovative semi-rigid designs, forever changing the course of aerial exploration. The journey began with Nulli Secundus 1, a marvel that pushed boundaries and defied expectations. With its sleek silhouette and advanced engineering, this semi-rigid airship set new standards for efficiency and maneuverability in the skies. Not content to rest on their laurels, Nulli Secundus unveiled their masterpiece - Nulli Secundus 2. This magnificent creation surpassed all previous achievements, boasting enhanced stability and an unprecedented range. It became a symbol of human ingenuity and ambition. But it was not just about pushing limits; it was about conquering frontiers. The Airship Norge emerged as the first N-Class semi-rigid airship ever built. Taking to the skies in 1926, it embarked on an extraordinary expedition across the Arctic Ocean alongside renowned explorer Roald Amundsen. Together they etched their names into history books by becoming the first to reach the North Pole by air. Meanwhile, another iconic moment unfolded when British Army Dirigible No 1 - aptly named Nulli Secundus - soared majestically over St. Paul's Cathedral in London. A testament to both military prowess and technological advancement, this awe-inspiring sight captivated spectators below. The legacy of these remarkable achievements lives on through Great 20th Century Explorers who dared to dream big and venture into uncharted territories aboard these semi-rigid giants. They paved the way for future adventurers seeking new horizons from above. Today we pay homage to those visionaries who propelled us skyward with their daring innovations – from Nulli Secundus' pioneering creations like NS1 and NS2 to the trailblazing Airship Norge.