[ARC5] WWII blimps over NYC Re: USN WWII Airship Radio Gear

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

On 2 May 2011 at 13:31, Jess Lewis wrote:

> U wrote...
> > remember seeing blimps above NYC/Brooklyn around 1944-45; was only
> > about 2 years old but I'm certain this is a true recollection ---
> > what would be their function?
> 
> Probably to spot Axis subs. There were plenty off NY and also Norfolk,
> VA., during WWII
> 
> KR4OJ

I read some time ago that there were Axis subs seen in the Mississippi River 
more than once.

Also, that because folks wouldn't black-out along the Gulf Coast, there were 
burning ships seen practically every night for several months.

We really did have our backs against the wall in early 1943...

Ken W7EKB