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Goodyear Blimp Celebrates 100th Anniversary with Celebratory Tour, Lands in Redding
6 Sep
Summary
- Goodyear Blimp named Wingfoot Three used for aerial shots of sporting events
- Blimp visiting 100 cities for 100th anniversary celebration, covering Oregon's upcoming game
- Blimp made surprise landing in Redding, California due to inclement weather
As the Goodyear Blimp celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, the iconic aerial vehicle is embarking on a celebratory tour, visiting 100 cities across the country. One of the stops on this tour is Eugene, Oregon, where the Wingfoot Three blimp will be covering the Ducks' upcoming game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys on September 6th.
The Wingfoot Three, the youngest blimp in Goodyear's fleet, has been used for filming aerial shots of sporting events across the nation, including Oregon's games. However, the blimp made headlines this week for an unconventional landing. On its way to Eugene, the Wingfoot 3 was forced to make a surprise stop in Redding, California due to inclement weather.
The blimp's visit to Oregon is part of a larger celebration marking the 100th year of the Goodyear Blimp. The fuzzy Oregon mascot, "The Duck," was recently spotted aboard the Wingfoot Three, looking out the window at Autzen Stadium, dancing with cheerleaders, and even running to kiss the ground upon landing. This viral video has added to the excitement surrounding the blimp's arrival in Eugene.
