02284cam a22003133u 4500 762 UtSlPG 20260610133035.0 m cr n 260607r1996||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 TL Whale, George British Airships, Past, Present, and Future Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1996 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 1996-12-01 Produced by Dianne Bean. HTML version by Al Haines. "British Airships, Past, Present, and Future" by George Whale is an informative historical account detailing the development of airships in the UK. Likely written in the early 20th century, the book explores the evolution of airship technology, starting from the early experiments with ballooning to the significant advancements made during and after World War I. Whale, a former RAF Major, presents a comprehensive overview of the design, construction, and operational use of airships, particularly focusing on British developments and comparing them with those from other nations. The beginning of this work introduces the fundamental principles of lighter-than-air craft, particularly distinguishing between airships, free balloons, and kite balloons. Whale outlines key concepts such as "lift," including how factors like gas purity, temperature, and barometric pressure impact an airship’s capability to ascend and navigate. He emphasizes the importance of both technical design and practical applications during wartime, providing insight into the military utility of airships and the innovations that resulted from intense competition among nations. Overall, the opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the airship’s historical significance and technological advancements throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Airships -- Britain -- History Aircraft https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/762 42881 42881