Dating to the 1920s, this silent film footage consists of various segments. First, footage of the D-57 Airship aka Pony Blimp. This was used for training at the Balloon and Airship School. The D-57 was built by the Goodyear Aircraft company of Akron Ohio, primarily for the United States Navy. At 1:44, a power plant / diesel engine for a blimp is shown, probably for the K-class type ships. At 2:06, a tethered barrage or observation balloon is shown, with an aerial view from the balloon at 3:26. At 3:58, a steam locomotive idles below the balloon. At 4:45, a manned balloon is shown ascending skyward, and at 5:02 the Goodyear blimp Volunteer is seen from the ground.

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