14-03-2017 19:26 via kxan.com

Goodyear deflates blimp, but keeps familiar form in flight

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Goodyear has let the helium out of the last of its fabled fleet of blimps, but the company’s flight program will continue.
About two dozen employees were on hand early Tuesday to witness the deflation of California-based Spirit of Innovation.
But shed no tears, blimp fans, you’ll still see a familiar blue-and-gold form floating over your favorite sports event or awards show.
Although the blimp’s replacement, Wingfoot Two, will look about the same when i
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