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During the early part of the summer of 1925, it was announced that the USS Shenandoah would not attempt any flights to the Midwest because of the dangers created by violent thunderstorms. Because of this, the giant airship stayed on the East Coast, operating out of its main base at Lakehurst, N.J., taking part in naval maneuvers.
The airship success as a scout in the age before radar was so great that in July it was decided to arm the Shenandoah with 10 machine guns. On Aug.
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