The Goodyear Blimp Wingfoot One touched down at Elkhart Municipal Airport, giving local residents a chance to see the iconic airship up close. The blimp was on its way to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, for the annual air show.
Aviation Fans Gather
News of the blimp’s arrival spread quickly, bringing spectators to the airport to see the aircraft. Among those who came to see Wingfoot One was Joshua Santos, who said, “I can only imagine what the crew goes through every day on a daily basis, you know, flying from city to city, and how awesome it is for them to experience that.”
Elkhart resident Antwaan Allen also visited the airport to see the famous airship. “This is my second time seeing it, so I’m blessed to say the least, and that’s why I brought friends out here, because I heard it was going on again, and I said, well, they got to see this,” Allen said.
On board Wingfoot One is Jay Dewan, a broadcast engineer who helps support the blimp’s role in live event coverage. Dewan said the job has provided opportunities few people experience, including working at some of the biggest sporting events in the world.
Original reporting: WOWO News/Talk (Fort Wayne) — read the source article.
