Britain’s First Rigid Airship Wrecked Before Maiden Flight, September 24, 1911
His Majesty's Airship No. 1, Britain's first rigid airship, is wrecked by strong winds before her maiden flight at Barrow-in-Furness.
Date: September 24, 1911
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