Moffett Hangar 1
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Hi! I'm a huge building, built in 1932. I've housed airships. A Silicon Valley icon. It rains in me. Google's leasing me.
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On this day in '69: Led Zeppelin and Atlantic Records released “Led Zeppelin.” Is it metal, or is it a follower? I still have questions.
[Also, RIP Bobby. Fare thee well.]
[Also, RIP Bobby. Fare thee well.]
January 12, 2026 at 7:25 PM
On this day in '69: Led Zeppelin and Atlantic Records released “Led Zeppelin.” Is it metal, or is it a follower? I still have questions.
[Also, RIP Bobby. Fare thee well.]
[Also, RIP Bobby. Fare thee well.]
On this day in 1785 French balloonist Jean-Pierre Blanchard & United States scientist John Jeffries were the first to fly across the English Channel.
January 7, 2026 at 7:36 PM
On this day in 1785 French balloonist Jean-Pierre Blanchard & United States scientist John Jeffries were the first to fly across the English Channel.
Pioneering balloonist Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier was born on this day in 1745.
January 6, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Pioneering balloonist Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier was born on this day in 1745.
Robert Boyle died on this day in 1691. Thank you for your contributions to my existence.
December 31, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Robert Boyle died on this day in 1691. Thank you for your contributions to my existence.
RE: https://sfba.social/@SFBayTide/115803887143454750
My airships are way too polite to put it that way, but they are in complete agreement.
My airships are way too polite to put it that way, but they are in complete agreement.
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December 31, 2025 at 2:26 AM
RE: https://sfba.social/@SFBayTide/115803887143454750
My airships are way too polite to put it that way, but they are in complete agreement.
My airships are way too polite to put it that way, but they are in complete agreement.
The groundbreaking for NACA (later renamed NASA) happened on this day in 1939, with Russel Robinson supervising. While it was lovely to get an aerospace neighbor, I did not understand at the time that it would result in that loud, obnoxious wind tunnel.
December 20, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The groundbreaking for NACA (later renamed NASA) happened on this day in 1939, with Russel Robinson supervising. While it was lovely to get an aerospace neighbor, I did not understand at the time that it would result in that loud, obnoxious wind tunnel.
On this day in 1930, it was announced that 1000 acres of the Ynigo Ranch in Mtn. View, CA would become a naval airship airfield. But it was called the Sunnyvale airfield because some thought that a mountain reference might not be prudent.
Communities bought 1000 […]
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Communities bought 1000 […]
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December 12, 2025 at 10:41 AM
On this day in 1930, it was announced that 1000 acres of the Ynigo Ranch in Mtn. View, CA would become a naval airship airfield. But it was called the Sunnyvale airfield because some thought that a mountain reference might not be prudent.
Communities bought 1000 […]
[Original post on sfba.social]
Communities bought 1000 […]
[Original post on sfba.social]
The term "blimp" was coined on this day in 1915. It's an onomatopoeic word whose coinage can be traced to when Royal Naval Air Service Lt. A. D. Cunningham playfully flicked a finger against the envelope of SS 12 at the Capel air station, then mimicked the sound it made.
December 5, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The term "blimp" was coined on this day in 1915. It's an onomatopoeic word whose coinage can be traced to when Royal Naval Air Service Lt. A. D. Cunningham playfully flicked a finger against the envelope of SS 12 at the Capel air station, then mimicked the sound it made.
Happy Thanksgiving to my friends in the USA.
November 27, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to my friends in the USA.
On this day in 1793, Pilâtre de Rozier and the Marquis d'Arlandes, a French military officer, made the first free ascent in a Montgolfier Brothers hot air balloon. The pair flew from the center of Paris to the suburbs, about 5.5 miles (9 km), in 25 minutes.
November 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
On this day in 1793, Pilâtre de Rozier and the Marquis d'Arlandes, a French military officer, made the first free ascent in a Montgolfier Brothers hot air balloon. The pair flew from the center of Paris to the suburbs, about 5.5 miles (9 km), in 25 minutes.
I salute veterans on this day (and every other one). At least as well as my orange peel doors allow me to salute.
November 11, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I salute veterans on this day (and every other one). At least as well as my orange peel doors allow me to salute.
On this day in 1942, construction started on my recently de-parted sibling Moffett Hangar 3, with a final cost $1,828,560.69.
November 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
On this day in 1942, construction started on my recently de-parted sibling Moffett Hangar 3, with a final cost $1,828,560.69.
On this day in 1934 my beloved USS Macon Flew to Mare Island Navy Yard for Keel Laying Ceremony for Destroyer USS Preston
October 27, 2025 at 6:44 PM
On this day in 1934 my beloved USS Macon Flew to Mare Island Navy Yard for Keel Laying Ceremony for Destroyer USS Preston
On this day in 1935 Moffett Field was transferred to the War Department, and given to the Army.
October 25, 2025 at 7:14 PM
On this day in 1935 Moffett Field was transferred to the War Department, and given to the Army.
My construction began on this day in 1931. Happy groundbreaking to me!
October 5, 2025 at 5:14 PM
My construction began on this day in 1931. Happy groundbreaking to me!
Led Zeppelin III was released on this day in 1970. I remain confused.
October 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Led Zeppelin III was released on this day in 1970. I remain confused.
England's R101 Zeppelin crashed in France on its way to India on this day in 1930.
October 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM
England's R101 Zeppelin crashed in France on its way to India on this day in 1930.
The Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation was founded on this day in 1923.
September 19, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation was founded on this day in 1923.
On this day in 1921 the @USNavy Bureau of Aeronautics was established by general order. Rear Adm. William Moffett was the first chief.
August 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
On this day in 1921 the @USNavy Bureau of Aeronautics was established by general order. Rear Adm. William Moffett was the first chief.
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Houston, we have a hero. Gemini and Apollo astronaut Jim Lovell has left the building.
August 8, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Houston, we have a hero. Gemini and Apollo astronaut Jim Lovell has left the building.
Happy birthday, Neil Armstrong, the first human to walk on the real moon, not in some giant soundstage somewhere in California.
August 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Happy birthday, Neil Armstrong, the first human to walk on the real moon, not in some giant soundstage somewhere in California.
My plans were signed off on this day in 1931.
August 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
My plans were signed off on this day in 1931.
The Apollo 11 astronauts landed on the real moon on this day in 1969. The landing was not faked inside a giant soundstage somewhere in California. My friends at NASA Ames helped. With the real landing on the real moon.
July 20, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The Apollo 11 astronauts landed on the real moon on this day in 1969. The landing was not faked inside a giant soundstage somewhere in California. My friends at NASA Ames helped. With the real landing on the real moon.