The USS Macon (ZRS-5) is presented in a short YouTube history video by Mustard as a 785-foot rigid airship that the U.S. Navy operated in the early 1930s. Built as a flying aircraft carrier, Macon carried up to five Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk biplanes which launched and recovered for scouting and defensive roles.
USS Macon (ZRS-5) was a 785-foot-long rigid airship operated by the U.S. Navy in the early 1930s (designation ZRS-5).
The USS Macon (ZRS-5) was a 785-foot-long rigid airship operated by the U.S. Navy in the early 1930s. Serving as a flying aircraft carrier, it carried up to five Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk biplanes for scouting missions and defense.
Channel: Mustard
Published: 2025-04-08
Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2ySKZo2eQ0