The Imperial German Navy Zeppelin LZ 24 (L 3) was a M-class World War I zeppelin.

Operational history

After 24 reconnaissance missions over the North Sea, L 3 participated in the first raid on England on 19 January 1915. On 17 February 1915 it was abandoned after a forced landing in Denmark, caused by engine failure compounded by strong headwinds and insufficient fuel. The wind was so strong it blew the airship, now unmanned but with engines still running, out to sea.

Zeppelin LZ 24

Specifications (LZ 24 / M2-class zeppelin)

Zeppelin LZ 24

See also

List of Zeppelins

Zeppelin LZ 3

Bibliography

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Airships of Germany

Hydrogen airships

Zeppelins

Aviation accidents and incidents in 1915

Accidents and incidents involving balloons and airships

Aircraft first flown in 1914

Zeppelin LZ 24