Lounge of the R-100 airship, made for luxury passenger transport, 1929 : historyporn@lemmy.world

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[–] Zombiepirate@lemmy.world 12 points 2 years ago

If they ever get the tech right, this would be an incredible way to travel.

[–] marmotworks@lemmynsfw.com 6 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I wonder if the floors had any flex to them, looks like everything is as lightweight as possible

[–] Num10ck@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

i wonder if you could put a giant basket under a hot air balloon with like carbon fiber and inflatable lounge furniture.

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[–] vivadanang@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago

all the furniture was wicker. everything optimized for weight.

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[–] MoreOrLess@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (1 child)

My God the helium!

[–] nocteb@feddit.de 3 points 2 years ago*

The old ones used hydrogen.

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