Tag Archives: Goodyear blimp

Goodyear celebrates Carson blimp’s 10th birthday

Posted on June 19, 2016 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Daily Breeze – dailybreeze.com By Sandy Mazza A community celebration for the 10th anniversary of the “Spirit of Innovation” blimp now housed at Carson’s Goodyear base will take place Tuesday [June 21].

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Your Summer Guide to Spotting Blimps

Posted on May 13, 2016 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Atlas Obscura – atlasobscura.com by Cara Giaimo There are only six true blimps left in the U.S.

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Goodyear Blimp “Spirit of America” Retires; Transition to High-tech Fleet continues

Posted on August 1, 2015 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. – goodyearblimp.com Carson, Calif.-based GZ-20A Goodyear Blimp “Spirit of America” to retire in August 2015 Twin sister ship “Spirit of Innovation” coming to Los Angeles in September 2015 New fleet build continues, updated … Continue reading →

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The Western Reserve Historical Society Unveils its Latest Acquisition – a Goodyear Blimp Gondola

Posted on February 25, 2015 by LighterThanAirSociety

The Crawford Auto Aviation Collection of the Western Reserve Historical Society unveiled its latest acquisition today, February 25th. The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company donated the gondola from the Spirit of Goodyear blimp which was retired from service last year.

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2014 Annual Banquet and Fundraiser

Posted on October 8, 2014 by LighterThanAirSociety

Annual Banquet Details and Registration Forms New addition to the Silent Auction: Lockheed-Martin has again made a tour of the Akron Airdock available this year. See details here. The Lighter-Than-Air Society will hold its 62nd Annual Banquet and Silent Auction on … Continue reading →

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