Army Blimp Goes Out of Control, Menacing Towns and Thrilling America

OH THE HUMANITY

Armed F-16s chased the airship across Maryland and Pennsylvania after it came loose. By the time it crashed, it was a national sensation.

Published Oct. 28 2015 3:30PM EDT

articles/2015/10/28/army-blimp-goes-out-of-control-menacing-small-towns-and-thrilling-nation/151028-youssef-blimp-tease_cr2jpo — Reuters

Two armed F-16 fighter jets pursued a massive, out-of-control U.S. Army blimp across Maryland and Pennsylvania on Wednesday, the North American Aerospace Defense Command said Wednesday.

Nancy A. Youssef

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Army Blimp Goes Out of Control, Menacing Towns and Thrilling America

Armed F-16s chased the airship across Maryland and Pennsylvania after it came loose. By the time it crashed, it was a national sensation.

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Nancy A. Youssef