In the early 20th century, the Soviet Union began purchasing airships from France, Germany and Italy. The nation wanted to propel the Soviet military with the rest of the world's superpowers and organized volunteers from chemical and rubber-processing industries to build their own. Hit the thumbs to catch a full collection of Soviet airships and check out this historic look at Soviet aviation. [EnglishRussia]
Soviet Airships From The Early 20th Century
Gas 'em up. Soviet Airships nearly 100 years ago.
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