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Moffett Hangar 1 @MoffettHangar1@sfba.social

2/12/2026, 6:56:29 PM

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Flying back to me on Feb. 12, 1935, the USS Macon ran into a storm over Point Sur in California's Big Sur. Wind shear tore off the upper tailfin because of an unrepaired ring girder. Rear gas cells were punctured.

B&W photo of an airship seen from directly below. The engines and propellers are clearly seen.

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Moffett Hangar 1 @MoffettHangar1@sfba.social

2/12/2026, 6:58:59 PM

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RE: https://sfba.social/@MoffettHangar1/116059182814164830

In response to the damage (on this day in 1935), Commander Wiley ordered fuel to be dropped, causing the airship to rapidly rise. The Macon's automatic valves released Helium at her 5000 ft ceiling, and she settled into the stormy surf off Pt. Sur. She is still there.