HC Deb 09 April 1930 vol 237 c2154
24. Commander BELLAIRS

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether any ships in the American Navy have been fitted with mooring masts for airships; and whether any experiments have been carried out in the American Navy in this direction?

Mr. AMMON

The United States Ship "Patoka" has been fitted with a mooring mast, and the airships "Shenandoah" and "Los Angeles" have both moored to her.

Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLE

Will the hon. Gentleman represent to the proper authorities that we in this country have only one mooring mast, in view of the fact that there are two airships, and probably more building?

Forward to