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USN 1147064 "Century of Progress" balloon

"Century of Progress" balloon
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Title: "Century of Progress" balloon
Description: LCDR Thomas G.W. Settle, USN, and Maj. C.L Fordney, USMC in balloon named "Century of Progress" in Akron, Ohio, 17 November 1933, ready to ascend to an altitude of 61,237 feet.
Catalog #: USN 1147064
Copyright Owner: National Archives & Records Administration
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