- The Italia expedition -

Ready to head north!

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Airship Italia ready to head north

Date of event: Sunday, 29 April 1928 / By hidden europe

Airship Italia ready to head north

With most of the work on the airship done, the Italia crew are itching for departure. It could be just a day or two, but so much now depends on the weather. Meteorologist Finn Malmgren has an eye on the weather reports. The next day or two don’t look good but hopefully soon thereafter.

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