Category Archives: Blimps

Local history: 100 Years Ago, Goodrich Built Blimps Too

Posted on March 13, 2017 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Akron Beacon Journal – ohio.com By Mark J. Price – Beacon Journal staff writer Akron added an important word to its lexicon 100 years ago. Dr. William C. Geer, vice president of the B.F. Goodrich Co., called a staff … Continue reading →

Posted in Airships, Blimps, History | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Goodyear Blimp ‘Santa Claus Express’ Comes to Town for Toys for Tots

Posted on November 30, 2016 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Goodyear Tire and Rubber – prnewswire.com – Goodyear, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve team up to host 6th annual Toys for Tots events – Toy drive events to be held in Ohio, California and Florida

Posted in Airships, Blimps, Events | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Savannah James to Christen Newest Goodyear Blimp – Wingfoot Two

Posted on September 23, 2016 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: PR Newswire – prnewswire.com Akron Native Joins Ranks of Remarkable Women

Posted in Airships, Blimps | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Goodyear Blimp to Visit Canada

Posted on September 22, 2016 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: PR Newswire – prnewswire.com Iconic Airship to Flyover Niagara Falls and Provide Coverage of the World Cup of Hockey

Posted in Airships, Blimps | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Skydive from blimp to mark Battle at Bristol

Posted on September 12, 2016 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Knoxville News Sentinel – knoxnews.com By Mike Blackerby Air Force Academy cadet Jordan Glover said Saturday’s skydive into Bristol Motor Speedway will be his biggest and most exciting jump yet.

Posted in Airships, Blimps | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment