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00 Virtual Museum
- Dr. & Mrs. A. Dale Topping L-T-A Museum Virtual Museum of the Lighter-Tan-Air Society’s Collection
01 Other Museums and Exhibits
- MAPS Air Museum – North Canton, Ohio MAPS Air Museum – Including the Control Car from the Goodyear blimp Spirit of Akron
- Summit Memory View The Lighter Than Air Society’s collection on Summit Memory
03 Associations
- Naval Airship Assn. Home of the Naval Airship Association
- Northeast Ohio Balloon Pilots Association
Category Archives: Airships
The Last of the Goodyear Blimps – Deflation in Pictures
Source: Reuters – reuters.com Images of the deflation of the last Goodyear GZ-20A blimp, the Spirit of Innovation, as documented by Reuters photographer Mike Blake in the early hours of March 14, 2017.
Posted in Airships, Blimps
Tagged blimp, Carson Airship Base, goodyear, Goodyear blimp, Spirit of Innovation
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Goodyear Retires Spirit of Innovation
Source: Goodyear Blimp – goodyearblimp.com Goodyear formally retired its last GZ-20 model blimp, Spirit of Innovation, on March 14, 2017. Goodyear honored the tradition of the blimps, preserving many of the parts for historical display. The retirement continues the transition … Continue reading
Posted in Airships, Blimps
Tagged blimp, Carson Airship Base, goodyear, Goodyear blimp, Wingfoot Two
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Local history: 100 Years Ago, Goodrich Built Blimps Too
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 airship, Akron, B. F. Goodrich, blimp, Curtiss Airplane Co., Fritch Lake, goodyear, Ralph Upson, Roy Knabenshue, U. S. Navy, Wingfoot Lake, World War I
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AAIB investigation to HAV Airlander 10, G-PHRG
Source: Air Accidents Investigation Branch – www.gov.uk/aaib-reports From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch Published: 9 March 2017 Date of occurrence: 24 August 2016 Aircraft category: Sport aviation and balloons Report type: Bulletin – Correspondence investigation Aircraft type: HAV Airlander 10 … Continue reading
Goodyear Reveals Plans for Arrival of Next Generation Blimp in 2017
Source: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Upgrades at Carson base to include new inflatable hangar The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today revealed plans for major facilities upgrades at its Airship Operations base in Carson, renewing its commitment to … Continue reading
Posted in Airships, Hangars and Sheds
Tagged airship, Blimp Hangar, Blimp NT, Carson Airship Base, goodyear, Goodyear blimp, Wingfoot Two
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