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50 years later, witnesses recall Hindenburg tragedy // Era of airships ends in horror
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On May 6, 1937, the largest airship ever produced, the
Hindenburg, exploded as it approached the Lakehurst Naval Air Station
in New Jersey. In less than 40 seconds, 36 people were dead.
Although five decades have past, the memories of the tragedy are
still vivid to those who witnessed it.
As Germany's giant dirigible leisurely approached the landing
field of the Naval Air Station in Lakehurst, N.J., about to culminate
its maiden voyage of the 1937 trans-Atlantic airship passenger
s...
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Officials in D.C. vow to protect air station: Future of $7M pledge unclear after approval of local land-use laws.
The Beaufort Gazette (Beaufort, SC)
; ... the grant is approved by Christmas. Copyright (c) 2006, The Beaufort Gazette, S.C. Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Business News. For reprints, email tmsreprints@permissionsgroup.com, call 800-374-7985 or 847-635-6550, send a fax to 847-635-6968, or write ...
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MedCenter Air clears up evacuation agreement with BMH, air station.
The Beaufort Gazette (Beaufort, SC)
; ... t know what we (know now), he said. Copyright (c) 2006, The Beaufort Gazette, S.C. Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Business News. For reprints, email tmsreprints@permissionsgroup.com, call 800-374-7985 or 847-635-6550, send a fax to 847-635-6968, or write ...
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Base could set trend for development; State official says plan for Weymouth air station could be copied elsewhere
The Patriot Ledger Quincy, MA
; The Patriot Ledger WEYMOUTH - The governor's economic and development chief yesterday said the redevelopment of the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station could be a model for other large projects across the state. "We need to find really good (development) models that we can go around and
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NAVY TO STREAMLINE COMMANDS NORFOLK AIR STATION TO LOSE AUTONOMY AS STAFF IS CUT, FACILITIES MOVED.(LOCAL)
The Virginian Pilot
; Byline: JACK DORSEY, STAFF WRITER NORFOLK -- Say goodbye to the Norfolk Naval Air Station, a 2,000-acre megabase established 80 years ago on a small plot of matted marshland. The aircraft, runways and hangars will remain, but early next year, the station's long-familiar name will be retired. The
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 "Portland Press Herald (Maine)")
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Figuring the future of flight good first step for BNAS ; It is wise not to assume that the naval air station can be used as a commercial airport.
Portland Press Herald (Maine)
; Portland Press Herald (Maine) 04-04-2006 Figuring the future of flight good first step for BNAS ; It is wise not to assume that the naval air station can be used as a commercial airport. Edition: FINAL Section: Editorial It might make a fine commercial air cargo hub, serving companies like L.L.
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NORFOLK NAVAL AIR STATION NAME FADES INTO HISTORY.(LOCAL)
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Coast Guard Air Station Salem: Fate Unknown
Naval Aviation News
; It's not unusual to feel a sense of nostalgia after driving through the gates of the old air station, where a lone sign reading "U.S. Coast Guard" appears faintly above the hangar door as a reminder of times past. One might even imagine the ghosts of pilots approaching their aircraft to conduct
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Lemoore expansion west debated Critics fear putting development in air station flight path.(LOCAL NEWS)
The Fresno Bee (Fresno, CA)
; Byline: Susie Pakoua VangThe Fresno Bee LEMOORE -- After four hours of discussion Monday night, the Lemoore Planning Commission agreed to delay until March 24 a decision on the city's 2030 general plan, which includes expansion closer to the Lemoore Naval Air Station. There's just no way we can in
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Navy, Marines Come Together at Air Station Beaufort in Georgia.(Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News)
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
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