The “Pilgrim” blimp lifted off near Akron on 3 June 1925, beginning a century-long legacy of lighter-than-air craft tied closely to the local community and the Goodyear name.
The airships, which originated as experimental aircraft in the early 1900s, have become symbols of the company’s identity and an integral part of regional culture.
To some, the blimps inspire nostalgia; to others, they represent a rare blend of aviation and advertising history.
