Goodyear blimp keeps rising to the occasion

From: Daily Breeze | Date: March 10, 2003| Author: NORTH-HAGER | Copyright information

y By Eddie North-Hager

Main Street near the San Diego Freeway, Carson

The Goodyear blimp has become so ubiquitous in the South Bay, which has been home to the icon since 1968, that many don't give the hovering craft a second look as it passes overhead.

But people line up when there's a rare chance to cruise in the blimp.

And for about 45 minutes a clip, a few lucky people last fall got the ride of a lifetime.

To promote the arrival of Goodyear's newest airshi...

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