Learn More about the Airship ROMA Disaster at This Event

Posted on July 14, 2018 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Hampton Newport News Daily – hnndaily.com

The Warwick County Historical Society speaker series will continue with their next topic, The Airship ROMA Disaster in Hampton Roads, on July 18.

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New Zeppelin NT to be Built in Friedrichshafen

Posted on July 4, 2018 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Zeppelin Brief

This summer, Zeppelin Luftschiff-technik GmbH (ZLT) will begin re-erecting the Zeppelin NT – msn 004.

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Iconic Balloons from Bristol Balloon Fiesta’s Past Set for 40th Anniversary Comeback

Posted on July 4, 2018 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Bristol Live – bristolpost.co.uk

By Alex Wood

Fan favorites’ including the Peanut Man, Michelin Man and the Superbike will be on display at this year’s festival.

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Goodyear’s New Wingfoot Three Takes to the Skies

Posted on June 26, 2018 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Akron Beacon Journal – ohio.com

New: View video at the end of the post

By Jim Mackinnon

Goodyear’s newest blimp is flying.

Wingfoot Three took off about 8:55 a.m. Monday into the rising sun at the Wingfoot Lake blimp base where it was built.

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Goodyear’s Wingfoot Three Airship Debuts on First Day of Summer

Posted on June 21, 2018 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Akron Beacon Journal – Ohio.com

By Jim Mackinnon

Goodyear’s newest airship, Wingfoot Three, debuted outdoors on the first day of summer.

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