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Sawdust 08-28-05 02:39 PM

Any Blimps in the Game?
 
Blimps were used extensively (and quite successfully) by the US Navy during WWII to help escort convoys and keep a look out for U-boats. I haven't seen any mention of them in the forums, so I guess that they're not in SHIII? (Haven't been to the US in-game, yet.) That'd bee a cool add-on. They'd be fun to shoot down!

Gizzmoe 08-28-05 02:48 PM

No! I agree, it would be a nice to have them...

Ula Jolly 08-28-05 02:57 PM

...What are blimps? :-j

Gizzmoe 08-28-05 02:59 PM

http://bodegabay.blogs.com/north_coa...eon/Blimps.jpg

Ula Jolly 08-28-05 03:14 PM

I say, how clever! :up:

Sawdust 08-28-05 03:33 PM

Cool picture, Gizz.

The term "blimp" is used when the airship is non-rigid (unlike the Zepplins, which had a rigid, metal framework inside). Blimps are usually smaller, too. (There is also a semi-rigid type of airship, where just the bottom part of the "balloon" has a framework.)

According to MS Encarta, all types of airships can be called dirigibles, too.

Type941 08-28-05 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ula Jolly
...What are blimps? :-j

You know, the ones that have 'Goodyear' painted on them. :88) :rotfl:


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