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October 31, 2008 1:16 PM PDT

Audio slideshow: Humming along in a zeppelin

by James Martin
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If you're looking for new forms of alternative transportation, stop by Moffett Federal Airfield in Mountain View, Calif., where Airship Ventures is making an old mode of transport new again.

This week, CNET reporters hitched a ride on the first zeppelin to take flight over the United States in 70 years. The German-built, helium-filled dirigible will soon offer sightseeing flights from three locations in the San Francisco Bay Area. One of just three zeppelins operating in the world, the unique airships will begin flying later this month from Mountain View and in early November from other locations, with ticket prices starting at $495 per person.

Sail away in this audio slideshow from CNET News photographer James Martin.

James is a photographer for CNET News.
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by ewelch October 31, 2008 10:29 PM PDT
Moffat field. I remember that navy base where there are very large wind tunnels. I remember driving around with my aunt, whose husband was based there. And the funny thing was we came around the corner and there, on the side of the road was a flying saucer. With "US Navy" written on the side.

That was in 1969. Good to see they're still into flying unusual machines.
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