Feb. 14, 2024

Episode 71: The Goodyear Blimp: More Than a Bunch of Hot Air

Episode 71: The Goodyear Blimp: More Than a Bunch of Hot Air
Episode 71: The Goodyear Blimp: More Than a Bunch of Hot Air
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Episode 71: The Goodyear Blimp: More Than a Bunch of Hot Air

This week marks the anniversary of when the USS Macon, one of the two largest helium-filled airships ever created, crashed into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California. This reminds us of one of our favorite company icons floating over a stadium near you: The Goodyear Blimp.

February 14: This week marks the anniversary of an accident. Not a normal accident. A blimp accident. The USS Macon, one of the two largest helium-filled airships ever created, crashed into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California and sank. This reminds us of one of our favorite company icons floating over a stadium near you: The Goodyear Blimp. Float on.

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