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Source: Naval Research Laboratory   The Naval Research Laboratory Vehicle Research Section has successfully completed flight tests for the Autonomous Deployment Demonstration (ADD) program. The final demonstration took place Sept. 1 at the Yuma Proving Grounds, Yuma, Ariz., and consisted … Continue reading →

Source: The Orange County Register By Elysse James / The Orange County Register Regional park plan includes a water polo and ice hockey rink on the former Tustin Marine base. TUSTIN – The Orange County Parks Commission has approved a … Continue reading →

Source: MSNBC News ‘Everyone was screaming’ WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A hot air balloon hit a power line, caught fire and crashed, killing all 11 people on board and devastating the town where it happened. The sightseeing balloon, carrying a pilot and five couples, came … Continue reading →

Source: Standard Examiner By Scott Schwebke OGDEN — The police department’s plan to launch a crime-fighting blimp has crashed. The blimp has been scuttled and was deflated by a number of factors, said Mayor-elect Mike Caldwell.

The Lighter-Than-Air Society was founded on December 10, 1952. To celebrate this event, throughout the year we will be adding new features to our website, with an emphasis on History. Visit our History pages (click on History on the Navigation … Continue reading →