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Red Bull Stratos: Felix Baumgartner Jumps from 71,580 feet
Source: RedBull.com On March 15, 2012 Felix Baumgartner jumped out of a space capsule from an altitude of approximately 71,580 feet as the Red Bull Stratos project moved forward into the manned flight stage in New Mexico. New links added … Continue reading
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2012 Marks the 60th Anniversary of the Lighter-Than-Air-Society
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
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This Sunday, May 6, 2012 – A FREE Movie at the Akron-Summit County Main Library
May 6, 2012 – 75th Anniversary of the Crash of the Hindenburg To commemorate this tragic event, The National Lighter-Than-Air Historical Center will present a free screening of “The Hindenburg”, at the Akron-Summit County Main Library. There will also be … Continue reading
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Zeppelin to Get Radar for Airship Ventures Special Mission Group
Source: everythinglongbeach.com Airborne radar – like what will be featured on the Zeppelin Eureka – promises immediate benefits for marine-based science, technology and defense organizations.
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MZ-3A Airship Gets Reprieve
Source: Navy Lakehurst Historical Society With funding literally almost gone, the Navy’s MZ-3A airship left Florida in late February. Destination… Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst to be deflated and put into “mothballs”. The airship arrived at Lakehurst on the afternoon of Monday, February … Continue reading
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