On 15 August 1929, the Spanish doctor Jerónimo Megías fulfilled his dream by embarking on the first trip around the world in the Graf Zeppelin. It was not the first time that Megías, King Alfonso XIII ...

Crouch, Tom D. 2009. Lighter than Air: An Illustrated History of Balloons and Airships. Baltimore, MD: The Johns Hopkins University Press.

The R101 at its mooring mast at Cardington, Bedfordshire, before its maiden voyage on 4 October 1930 [Getty Images] A new play tells the story of the building and tragic maiden voyage of the R101 ...

Flights of fancy -- The early attempts -- Going the distance -- His Majesty's Airship R34 -- Transatlantic airliners -- Disaster over the Humber -- The Amerikaschiff -- Zeppelin fever -- Linking the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. On June 3, 1925, Goodyear launched its first civil airship. Over the ...