J-3 blimp takes off to search for survivors of USS Akron airship crash

The Navy blimp J3 departs amidst a heavy rainstorm to aid in the search for survivors from the Akron disaster.

What was the purpose of the Navy blimp J3 taking off?

In what kind of weather conditions did the Navy blimp J3 take off?

What event was the Navy blimp J3 assisting with?

What was the name of the old failed event mentioned in the text?

What is the significance of the Akron in the context of the text?