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Goodyear Blimp NC-8A Volunteer
Goodyear Blimp NC-8A Volunteer in the late 1930s Volunteer (I) (NC-8A)First flight: April 27, 1929Volume: 86, 000 cu. ft.Length: 128 ft.Diameter: 36 ft.Engines: 2x Ryan-Siemens 5-cylinder radial engines (82 hp each)Introduced at the National Balloon Races in Pittsburgh, 1929Based at Los Angeles, California Date: circa 1938
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1938 Angeles Balloon Based Blimp California Diameter Engines Goodyear Introduced Length Pittsburgh Races Radial Volunteer 1929
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This photograph showcases the iconic Goodyear Blimp NC-8A Volunteer, a historic airship that first took to the skies on April 27, 1929. With a volume of 86,000 cubic feet and a length of 128 feet, this impressive airship boasted a diameter of 36 feet and was powered by two Ryan-Siemens 5-cylinder radial engines, each producing 82 horsepower. The NC-8A Volunteer made its debut at the National Balloon Races in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1929, and later found a home at the Goodyear Airship Hangar in Los Angeles, California, around 1938. This image captures the airship in its late 1930s glory, with its distinctive red, white, and blue livery and the graceful curves of its aerodynamic design. The Goodyear Blimp NC-8A Volunteer was a marvel of aviation technology during its time, offering unprecedented aerial views and capabilities for observation and research. Its innovative design and groundbreaking capabilities paved the way for future advancements in airship technology and continue to inspire awe and fascination to this day.
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