FACTS & FIGURES

According to the Soviet program of airship construction supervised by Italian General and aeronautical engineer Umberto Nobile (1885-1978), seven airships were planned to be built for the airship squadron named after V.I. Lenin. They would be given the names: ‘Lenin’ (Ленин), ‘Klim Voroshilov’ (Клим Ворошилов), ‘Pravda’ (Правда), ‘Kolkhoznik’ (Колхозник), ‘Staryi Bolshevik' (Старый Большевик), ‘Komsomolets’ (Комсомолец) and ‘Profintern’ (Профинтерн). The first airship from the squadron, CCCP-B6, was initially planned to be completed by the 16th anniversary of the October Revolution (November 1933), but due to multiple difficulties B6 was only completed a year later and made its maiden flight on November 5, 1934. It was originally planned to be called ‘Klim Voroshilov’ (Клим Ворошилов), but the name was later changed to "Osoaviakhim" ("СССР-В6 Осоавиахим"). With an overall length of 105 m, max diameter of 25 m, and gas volume of 20,000 m3, it was the first really large... 

PRINT SPECIFICATIONS

 Page Dimensions: 270mm X 297mm

 Compatible with: All Lighthouse 13-Rings Binders

Paper type: Heavy Acid-Free Cardboard 240gr/sq.m

 Paper Color: Cream

 Printing Method: Professional Offset                                      

 Text Language:  English                                            

 STAMPS ARE NOT INCLUDED!                                

This is a philatelic and historical item, and is not intended to glorify any particular political ideology or regime. We do not endorse in any way the ideology and messages represented by these items. We urge you to regard all items from philatelic interest and as historical artifacts only. However, if you find yourself offended by certain symbols, you are kindly requested to hit your back button.