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Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Weeksville Airship Hangar

During World War II, blimps were a key part of the United States' defense against German U-boats—this building could house a dozen of the armed airships.
Whitehead, Northern Ireland

Whitehead Aerodrome

The first military air station in all of Ireland hosted "battlebags."
Tustin, California

Tustin Blimp Hangars

These enormous World War II relics are some of the largest wooden structures in the world.
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A Lifelong Blimp-Lover Sets His Collection Free

Alan Gross, aka "Airship Al," is sending 100 boxes of lighter-than-air delights to the University of Akron.
Cara Giaimo March 14, 2018
McMinnville, Oregon

The Spruce Goose

The wooden airship was the largest flying boat ever built.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Zeppelin Hangar at Santa Cruz Air Force Base

One of the world's last well-maintained airship hangars.
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Watch The World's Largest Aircraft Take Flight

Airlander 10, everyone's favorite butt-shaped airship, finally flew yesterday evening.
Cara Giaimo August 18, 2016