The Archive · 1928

Lakehurst, N. J., Mar. 2

The naval dirigible Los Angeles has completed its trip to the Panama Canal zone but landing operations have been interrupted owing to a blinding snowstorm, "Mar. 3.

The naval dirigible Los Angeles, America's biggest airship, which is commanded by Lieut.-Commander Rosendahl, left here on February 25 and reached France Field, Panama Canal zone, a distance of 2,266 miles, in 40 hours—its longest flight since it crossed the Atlantic. From France Field the Los Angeles proceeded to Cuba and returned to Lakehurst at 11.30 ight.

Innded at four o'clock in the morning after several unsuccessful attempts, but reascended at 4.20 owing to the impossibility of garaging. It is expected that the dirigible will continue cruising unti? the winds moderate, Later." has descended and has been successfully shepherd ed into its hangar.—Reuter,

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