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Submarine Scout Zero Class Airship, RNAS Mullion? about 1918
| Number | HESFM:1977.2394 |
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The World War One Submarine Scout Zero Class airship, SSZ60, being handled by ground grew. Possibly at RNAS Mullion, about 1918. The SSZ60 was never stationed at RNAS Mullion, however it is possible that the airship visited the station during World War One. The main role of this class of airship was to escort convoys and search for German U-Boats. The SSZ airships had a crew of 3 including a pilot, engineer and a wireless operator who manned the machine gun. The airships could not be taxied and required teams of ground handling crew to walk them around using rods connecting the airship with the ground. RNAS Mullion was one of the Royal Navy's principal airship stations in the southwest. The foundations for two large hangars and the bases for wind-breaks can still be seen today.
Airships in Hangar, RNAS Mullion, about 1918
| Number | HESFM:1977.2395 |
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The World War One Coastal Class airship, C9, halfway inside shed one at RNAS Mullion, about 1918. The nose of a second airship, the Coastal Star Class, C*6, is also visible. The role of Coastal Class and the modified Coastal Star Class airships was patrol. Airship patrols were an effective deterrent to submarine activities and to combat the U-boat threat to merchant shipping and fishing fleets. Five crew were armed with four machine guns and a small number of bombs or depth charges. The open, unheated cockpits were cramped and uncomfortable. In winter crews risked frostbite and hypothermia. The airships could not be taxied and required teams of ground handling crew to walk them around using rods connecting the airship with the ground. RNAS Mullion was one of the Royal Navy's principal airship stations in the southwest. The foundations for two large hangars and the bases for wind-breaks can still be seen today.
Airship and Ground Crew, RNAS Mullion, about 1917
| Number | HESFM:1996.6737 |
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The World War One Coastal Class airship, C2, being handled by a large number of ground crew at RNAS Mullion, about 1917. The role of Coastal Class and the modified Coastal Star Class airships was patrol. Airship patrols were an effective deterrent to submarine activities and to combat the U-boat threat to merchant shipping and fishing fleets. Five crew were armed with four machine guns and a small number of bombs or depth charges. The open, unheated cockpits were cramped and uncomfortable. In winter crews risked frostbite and hypothermia. The airships could not be taxied and required teams of ground handling crew to walk them around using rods connecting the airship with the ground. RNAS Mullion was one of the Royal Navy's principal airship stations in the southwest. The foundations for two large hangars and the bases for wind-breaks can still be seen today.
Submarine Scout Zero Class Airship, RNAS Mullion, about 1918
| Number | HESFM:1996.6738 |
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The World War One Submarine Scout Zero Class airship, SSZ42, at the start of a flight at RNAS Mullion, about 1918. A large number of ground crew can be seen standing underneath the airship. The main role of this class of airship was to escort convoys and search for German U-Boats. The SSZ airships had a crew of 3 including a pilot, engineer and a wireless operator who manned the machine gun. The airships could not be taxied and required teams of ground handling crew to walk them around using rods connecting the airship with the ground. RNAS Mullion was one of the Royal Navy's principal airship stations in the southwest. The foundations for two large hangars and the bases for wind-breaks can still be seen today.
Airship, C*6 at RNAS Mullion, about 1918
| Number | HESFM:1996.6740 |
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The World War One Coastal Star Class airship, C*6, about to land at RNAS Mullion, about 1918. A team of ground crew are preparing for the airship's arrival. The role of Coastal Class and the modified Coastal Star Class airships was patrol. Airship patrols were an effective deterrent to submarine activities and to combat the U-boat threat to merchant shipping and fishing fleets. Five crew were armed with four machine guns and a small number of bombs or depth charges. The open, unheated cockpits were cramped and uncomfortable. In winter crews risked frostbite and hypothermia. The airships could not be taxied and required teams of ground handling crew to walk them around using rods connecting the airship with the ground. RNAS Mullion was one of the Royal Navy's principal airship stations in the southwest. The foundations for two large hangars and the bases for wind-breaks can still be seen today.
Airship, C2, at RNAS Mullion, about 1917
| Number | HESFM:2016.13694 |
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The World War One Coastal Class airship, C2, in flight over trees and buildings at RNAS Mullion, about 1917. The crew can be seen in the cockpit. The role of Coastal Class and the modified Coastal Star Class airships was patrol. Airship patrols were an effective deterrent to submarine activities and to combat the U-boat threat to merchant shipping and fishing fleets. Five crew were armed with four machine guns and a small number of bombs or depth charges. The open, unheated cockpits were cramped and uncomfortable. In winter crews risked frostbite and hypothermia. The airships could not be taxied and required teams of ground handling crew to walk them around using rods connecting the airship with the ground. RNAS Mullion was one of the Royal Navy's principal airship stations in the southwest. The foundations for two large hangars and the bases for wind-breaks can still be seen today.
Airship, C*10, Landing at RNAS Mullion, 1918
| Number | HESFM:2016.14023 |
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The World War One Coastal Star Class airship, C*10, coming in to land at RNAS Mullion in 1918. A team of ground crew are preparing for the airship's arrival. The role of Coastal Class and the modified Coastal Star Class airships was patrol. Airship patrols were an effective deterrent to submarine activities and to combat the U-boat threat to merchant shipping and fishing fleets. Five crew were armed with four machine guns and a small number of bombs or depth charges. The open, unheated cockpits were cramped and uncomfortable. In winter crews risked frostbite and hypothermia. The airships could not be taxied and required teams of ground handling crew to walk them around using rods connecting the airship with the ground. RNAS Mullion was one of the Royal Navy's principal airship stations in the southwest. The foundations for two large hangars and the bases for wind-breaks can still be seen today.