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Domestic News
February 21, 1925
The Alaska Daily Empire
Juneau, Alaska
What is this article about?
The US Navy dirigible Los Angeles left Lakehurst, New Jersey, on February 20 for a flight to Bermuda carrying mail but returned on February 21 without mooring to the USS Patoka due to bad weather, as per the contingency plan.
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BIG DIRIGIBLE LOS ANGELES ON BERMUDA FLIGHT
Left Lakehurst Late Yesterday—Is Returning Today Without Mooring.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.—Dirigible Los Angeles, which left Lakehurst yesterday afternoon for Bermuda, with mail, started on the return trip today without mooring, after hovering in the air for three hours for an opportunity, according to a radio to the Navy Department.
The weather prevented mooring to the Patoka, which lay at Hamilton for the purpose.
Officials said the return, with the errand unperformed, was in accordance with the program if weather was adverse.
Left Lakehurst Late Yesterday—Is Returning Today Without Mooring.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.—Dirigible Los Angeles, which left Lakehurst yesterday afternoon for Bermuda, with mail, started on the return trip today without mooring, after hovering in the air for three hours for an opportunity, according to a radio to the Navy Department.
The weather prevented mooring to the Patoka, which lay at Hamilton for the purpose.
Officials said the return, with the errand unperformed, was in accordance with the program if weather was adverse.
What sub-type of article is it?
Arrival Departure
Military
Weather
What keywords are associated?
Dirigible Los Angeles
Bermuda Flight
Lakehurst Departure
Weather Delay
Navy Airship
Where did it happen?
Lakehurst
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Lakehurst
Event Date
Feb. 21
Outcome
return trip started without mooring after three hours hovering; errand unperformed due to adverse weather.
Event Details
Dirigible Los Angeles left Lakehurst yesterday afternoon for Bermuda with mail; hovered for three hours today but weather prevented mooring to the Patoka at Hamilton; returned as per program.