On June 29th, 2001 the Commerzbank Blimp stopped in Malmsheim for some advertising and flights in the Stuttgart area. The blimp was also used as a camera platform for the German National Athletics Championships in Stuttgart. This was the first time that an Aeros 40B blimp was in our area so I took the opportunity to get some photos.
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| Final approach for landing | Secured by the ground crew | Secured to the mast | Busy activities around the gondola |
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| First spectators approach the airship | Nose cone details | Front view | |
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| Ballonet valves and fan | Is this a hitch for ground handling? | Gondola details | |
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| View from behind on the rudders | View into the ballonet | Cockpit details | Instrument panel |
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| Cockpit overview |
