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Historic Moment as Cardington Shed One is Reborn

Posted on October 18, 2015 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Bedfordshire on Sunday – bedfordshire-news.co.uk With the refurbishment of Shed One now complete, Bedfordshire on Sunday went to Cardington to find out how you go about rebuilding one of the world’s greatest megastructures and how the airship is coming … Continue reading →

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Hindenburg Airship Artifacts Go on Sale at Auction

Posted on October 17, 2015 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Western Morning News – westernmorningnews.co.uk By David Wells The Hindenburg was a symbol of Hitler’s Germany, a sign of Nazi strength and power in a world edging ever closer to war. In the 1930s the hydrogen-filled airship looked the … Continue reading →

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Free fall into science at the Ontario Science Centre with the Canadian premiere of Red Bull Stratos

Posted on October 16, 2015 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: CNW Group – newswire.ca Three years ago, Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner ascended to 38,969 m (128, 851 ft) in a stratospheric balloon and made a freefall jump, rushing to Earth at supersonic speeds before parachuting to the ground. The … Continue reading →

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Goodyear’s New Wingfoot One Flies Home

Posted on October 16, 2015 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Flying – flyingmag.com By Megan Elliott Goodyear’s newest airship, Wingfoot One, made its first trip home to its renovated hangar in Pompano Beach, Florida, on Monday. Featuring an innovative design, Garmin G500 glass flight displays and VTOL capabilities, the … Continue reading →

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October 24, 2015 – The Lighter-Than-Air Society’s 63rd Annual Banquet and Silent Auction

Posted on October 16, 2015 by LighterThanAirSociety

New Details ! On Saturday, October 24 we will be holding our 63rd Annual Banquet and Silent Auction. The event will start at 5:00 PM at the Greek Community Center located at 129 S Union Street, Akron, Ohio. See registration … Continue reading →

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