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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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Goodyear Blimp Tied to Mack Granite

Posted on September 5, 2014 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Today’s Trucking – todaystrucking.com Tire makers Goodyear called on a Mack Granite for a big job: to secure their world-famous blimp.

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Goodyear’s Wingfoot One christened, makes inaugural flight

Posted on August 25, 2014 by LighterThanAirSociety

On Saturday August 23, 2014 Goodyear’s newest airship, a Zeppelin LZ N07-101, was christened as Wingfoot One and made its ceremonial first flight.

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New Blimp to be Christened ‘Wingfoot’ One

Posted on July 22, 2014 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: TireBusiness.com Goodyear’s newest airship will be christened “Wingfoot One,” the name selected by popular vote from among 10 names picked earlier by a panel of Goodyear judges.

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The new Gooyear Blimp makes its maiden flight.

Posted on March 17, 2014 by LighterThanAirSociety

This morning, March 17, 2014, a few minutes before 10:00 AM (EDT), the new Goodyear Blimp took to the air for the first time.

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