Rosendahl, Charles E., Mr. (Charles Emery ), 1892-1977 (Vice Admiral)
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Clara Adams Papers
Collection
Identifier: H003-67
Abstract
Adams was associated with many aeronautical figures of international distinction, mainly early women aviators. Her personal friendship with Dr. Hugo Eckener of Germany as well as passage on experimental and inaugural Zeppelin flights, such as the Graf Zeppelin and Hindenburg, led to her becoming a proponent of lighter-than-air travel.
Dates:
1919 - 1967
Vice Admiral Charles E. Rosendahl Collection
Collection
Identifier: L002-77
Abstract
Charles Emery Rosendahl was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 15, 1892. After graduating from the United States Naval Academy in 1914, he served on surface ships before requesting rigid airship duty. Rosendahl flew most of the major rigid airships of the United States including the USS Shenandoah (whose break-up in a storm he survived), the USS Los Angeles, and the USS Akron. He also traveled on the German rigid...
Dates:
1861 - 1979; Majority of material found within 1923 - 1965
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- Aircraft accidents Investigation 1
- Airships 1
- Akron (Airship) 1
- Autogiros 1
- Boeing 314 (Seaplane) 1