The Spirit of America 2002 2015 Good Year Blimp Photograph by Linda Brody

The Spirit of America 2002 2015 Good Year Blimp

by Linda Brody

Canvas Print

$77

Framed Print

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Art Print

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Poster

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Metal Print

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Acrylic Print

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Wood Print

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Tapestry

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Throw Pillow

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Fleece Blanket

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Duvet Cover

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Shower Curtain

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Ornament

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Jigsaw Puzzle

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Tote Bag

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Weekender Tote Bag

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Zip Pouch

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Portable Battery Charger

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Yoga Mat

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Greeting Card

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Spiral Notebook

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Sticker

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iPhone Case

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Beach Towel

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Round Beach Towel

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Coffee Mug

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Men's Clothing

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Title

The Spirit of America 2002 2015 Good Year Blimp

Artist

Linda Brody

Medium

Photograph - Photography

Description

The Goodyear Blimp - Spirit of America. Carson, California. 2002-2015. "Thanks for the Memories, California". Decommissioned August 2015.

The "Blimp" has traditionally referred to any one of a fleet of airships operated by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, used mainly for advertising and capturing aerial views of live sporting events on television. The term blimp itself is defined as a non-rigid airship without any internal structure, the pressure of lifting gas contained within the airship envelope maintains the vessel's shape. Since the launch of the Pilgrim in 1925, Goodyear has generally owned and operated airships of this type in its global public relations fleet.

One of three left flying in the U.S., this ship, "The Spirit of America", based in Carson, California, was determined to be decommissioned first, as it's exterior skin shows signs of deterioration. The other two will be be decommissioned by the end of 2015. They will be replaced by new airships that will feature digital technology. The end of an era, however, is a sad event, and this ship will go into the history books. She took 10 months to build and 2 days to dismantle.

This photograph has been features in the following groups:
Minimalism
ABC Group - G for Gigantic
Southern California Artists Collective
Nikon Full Frame Cameras
The Road to Self Promotion
Images that Excite
Bath and Spa Prints

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