Airlander refurbishes iconic hangar ahead of 2016 takeoff

Posted on 19 Oct 2015 by Callum Bentley

After more than 18 months of work, and many £millions of investment, the historic Hangar 1 at Cardington has completed its refurbishment.

The official opening of the only refurbished, purpose-built lighter-than-air hangar in the world was done so by the Mayor of Bedford. Hangar 1, one of the largest hangars in the world, is the only purpose-built Airship Hangar in the UK, and dates back 100 years.  This is the first refurbishment for over 50 years. It is…

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