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USN 1147063 Balloon "A Century of Progress"

Balloon "A Century of Progress"
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Title: Balloon "A Century of Progress"
Description: Balloon "A Century of Progress" is guarded by sailors at Soldier's Field, Chicago, IL, August 4, 1933, prior to its takeoff with LCDR Thomas G.W. Settle, USN aboard. It ascended to a height of 5,000 feet before plunging to Earth due to a faulty valve.
Catalog #: USN 1147063
Copyright Owner: National Archives & Records Administration
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