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The Goodyear Blimp Returns to Oshkosh

Goodyear’s "Wingfoot Three" is 54 feet longer than the first blimp to visit in 1971. Courtesy Goodyear
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Key Takeaways:

  • Goodyear's newest blimp, Wingfoot Three, will visit EAA AirVenture 2021 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, marking the 50th anniversary of a Goodyear airship's first visit to the event.
  • The 246-foot-long Wingfoot Three is part of Goodyear's fleet transition to high-tech, semi-rigid airships.
  • Goodyear Aviation will also exhibit at the airshow, showcasing its products and engaging with aviation enthusiasts to celebrate its rich history in aviation.
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In a news release on June 1, the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company announced that one of its iconic blimps—the Wingfoot Three—will visit EAA AirVenture 2021 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to mark the 50th anniversary of the first visit by one of the company’s earlier airships. Goodyear Aviation will also exhibit in booth number 489 at the show, which runs from July 26 to August 1.

Rob Mark

Rob Mark is an award-winning journalist, business jet pilot, flight instructor, and blogger.

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