Massive Airlander 10 Airship Officially Named ‘The Martha Gwyn’

Philip Gwyn and the Duke of Kent Source: BOB fm Home Counties – bobfm.co.uk

The Airlander 10 airship, based in Bedfordshire, has been officially named ‘The Martha Gwyn’ by the Duke of Kent…

His Royal Highness – an aviation enthusiast and Pilot – spent this morning at the historic Cardington Hangar 1, taking a simulated journey in the ‘Flight Trainer’.

Philip Gwyn points out some of the features of the Airlander 10 to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent. Source: bobfm.co.uk.

Philip Gwyn points out some of the features of the Airlander 10 to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent.
Source: bobfm.co.uk.

The Duke of Kent listens as Philip Gwyn explains one of the aspects of the Airlander. Source: British Monarcy Twitter Account.

The Duke of Kent listens as Philip Gwyn explains one of the aspects of the Airlander.
Source: British Monarcy Twitter Account.

He also toured the Flight Deck and Cabin, along with a select group of guests who attended the ceremony.

The Duke of Kent is shown the flight deck of the Airlander by Chief Test Pilot David Burns. Source: British Monarchy Twitter account.

The Duke of Kent is shown the flight deck of the Airlander by Chief Test Pilot David Burns.
Source: British Monarchy Twitter account.

A Guard of Honor from Shortstown Primary School, Cotton End Primary School and Shortstown Air Cadets greeted The Duke on arrival.

A Guard of Honor meets the Duke of Kent at the Cardington Shed. Source: British Monarchy Twitter Account.

A Guard of Honor meets the Duke of Kent at the Cardington Shed.
Source: British Monarchy Twitter Account.

The Duke of Kent unveils the name of the Airlander. Source: Bedford Times & Citizen.

The Duke of Kent unveils the name of the Airlander.
Source: Bedford Times & Citizen.

“The Martha Gwyn” named after Hybrid Air Vehicles’ Chairman and largest shareholder Philip Gwyn’s wife.  This was a complete surprise for Martha, who attended with her husband and Company Chairman, Philip Gwyn. Martha said she was both shocked and delighted by this honor.

Source: BOB fm Home Counties – bobfm.co.uk

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