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is suspended underneath the envelope via catenary curtains. The gondola is of light alloy construction, and has a single non-retractable landing wheel. There are four stabilising fins, arranged in a cruciform pattern. The rudder is located on the lower fin, with elevators being fitted to both
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The airship is conventional in appearance and configuration. It has a helium-filled envelope, with
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cigarettes, whose logo is on each side of the envelope.
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