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Photos from Goodyear Spirit of America Christening, September 5, 2002
Early morning view of the Spirit of America before the christening.
Three of her sister ships, the Eagle, the Spirit of Goodyear and the Stars and Stripes fly by the hanger prior to the christening.
Letitia Driscoll speaks to the crowd prior to christening the airship. Mrs. Driscoll lost her son, New York Police Department Officer Stephen Driscoll, in the south tower of the World Trade Center on September 11th.
The Spirit of America climbs out on its post christening flight to join the other ships.
The first 4 ship formation in 40 years flies over the Wingfoot Lake hangar.
Photos copyright 2002 Dave Wertz. Used with permission.
Last Updated: September 8, 2002.
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