They also do much of the map-making. The "blimps" are the dirigible balloons, and perform important duties in tracking down the submarines. The Aeronautical Society maintains an experimental ...

The loss of "La Patrie," therefore, has brought out another distinct advantage of the flying machine over the dirigible balloon. It is gratifying to note that our War Department expects to ...

Nevertheless a dirigible built along these lines is subject to certain limitations as regards size. The frst point which has to be considered is the necessity of keeping the balloon right side up.

A large audience enjoyed his talk and the interesting views of balloons and aeroplanes which were shown. Professor Rotch prophesied the success of the aeroplane over the dirigible balloon as a ...

In 1934, a giant Mickey Mouse balloon made its debut, tied to a dirigible. This balloon marked the beginning of the now-famous tradition of giant character balloons, which continue to awe ...