“THE FLYING DRAGON.”-—Japan’s first dirigible making its first test flight after being assembled at the Kawasaki Aircraft Company’s plant at Kagamigahara, It was bought in West Ge rmany, but is of American make. The airship has been named Hiryu, meaning Flying Dragon, and will be used by a Japanese firm of electrical appliance manufacturers to advertise its wares. At a cruising speed of 40 miles an hour, the airship can remain in the air for 17 hours. It is more than 53 yards long and can carry six passengers.
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Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31782, 12 September 1968, Page 15
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89“THE FLYING DRAGON.”-—Japan’s first dirigible making its first test flight after being assembled at the Kawasaki Aircraft Company’s plant at Kagamigahara, It was bought in West Ge rmany, but is of American make. The airship has been named Hiryu, meaning Flying Dragon, and will be used by a Japanese firm of electrical appliance manufacturers to advertise its wares. At a cruising speed of 40 miles an hour, the airship can remain in the air for 17 hours. It is more than 53 yards long and can carry six passengers. Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31782, 12 September 1968, Page 15
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