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AIRSHIP / R101 CRASH / 1930
The skeleton of the R.101 sits in a field near Beauvais, France, after the crash during its first and last flight. Date: 5 October 1930
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Airship Airships Beauvais Crash R101 Sits Skeleton
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This haunting image captures the remnants of the R.101 airship, which lies crashed and broken in a field near Beauvais, France, following its tragic first and final flight on October 5, 1930. The R.101 was a British rigid airship, designed for long-distance passenger transport, and was the largest aircraft in the world at the time of its construction. The airship, which had set out from Cardington, England, on a record-breaking journey to India, encountered severe weather conditions during its crossing of the Mediterranean Sea. Despite efforts to turn back, the R.101 was unable to gain altitude and crashed near the village of Gouesnouville-en-Thelle, north of Paris. The disaster claimed the lives of 48 of the 54 people on board, as well as several ground crew members. The cause of the crash remains a subject of debate, with theories including structural failure, human error, and weather conditions. The skeletal remains of the R.101, with its shattered hull and torn fabric, serve as a poignant reminder of the high risks involved in early airship travel and the human cost of technological innovation. The image, taken shortly after the crash, offers a glimpse into history and the determination of mankind to push the boundaries of what is possible, even in the face of adversity.
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