Moffett Hangar 1
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Hi! I'm a huge building, built 1932. I've housed airships. Silicon Valley icon. It rains in me. Leased to Google. Follow me for more recipes and blimps. Pronouns: it/it
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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 6:29 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 6:30 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 6:42 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 5:13 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 4:32 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.
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 5:55 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 5:52 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.
On this day in 1947, a small Navy blimp crashed off of Point Mendocino during a training cruise. 11 Men had to be rescued from a rubber lifeboat.
July 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
On this day in 1947, a small Navy blimp crashed off of Point Mendocino during a training cruise. 11 Men had to be rescued from a rubber lifeboat.
My beloved USS Macon made her first training flight from NAS Moffett Field under the command of Cmdr. Herbert V. Wiley on this day in 1934.
I was so excited and nervous for her. And proud!
I was so excited and nervous for her. And proud!
July 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM
My beloved USS Macon made her first training flight from NAS Moffett Field under the command of Cmdr. Herbert V. Wiley on this day in 1934.
I was so excited and nervous for her. And proud!
I was so excited and nervous for her. And proud!
The LZ-127 Graf Zeppelin was christened by Ferdinand von Zeppelins daughter, Countess Helene von Brandenstein-Zeppelin, on July 8, 1928, on the 90th anniversary of his birth.
July 8, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The LZ-127 Graf Zeppelin was christened by Ferdinand von Zeppelins daughter, Countess Helene von Brandenstein-Zeppelin, on July 8, 1928, on the 90th anniversary of his birth.
Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin was born on July 8, 1838 in Konstanz, Grand Duchy of Baden.
July 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin was born on July 8, 1838 in Konstanz, Grand Duchy of Baden.
NAS Moffett Field was disestablished on this day in 1994.
"Secure the watch" - Capt. Kelly Gray, last CO
"Secure the watch" - Capt. Kelly Gray, last CO
July 1, 2025 at 6:13 PM
NAS Moffett Field was disestablished on this day in 1994.
"Secure the watch" - Capt. Kelly Gray, last CO
"Secure the watch" - Capt. Kelly Gray, last CO
I was officially completed on this day in 1933. Happy ribbon-cutting day to me!
July 1, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I was officially completed on this day in 1933. Happy ribbon-cutting day to me!
In this day in 1785 Pilâtre de Rozier - the first human to fly in a balloon becomes the first person to die in a balloon accident.
His balloon, filled with a combination of hydrogen & hot air, exploded during an attempt to fly across the English Channel, according to the Royal Society of Chemistry.
His balloon, filled with a combination of hydrogen & hot air, exploded during an attempt to fly across the English Channel, according to the Royal Society of Chemistry.
June 16, 2025 at 3:27 AM
In this day in 1785 Pilâtre de Rozier - the first human to fly in a balloon becomes the first person to die in a balloon accident.
His balloon, filled with a combination of hydrogen & hot air, exploded during an attempt to fly across the English Channel, according to the Royal Society of Chemistry.
His balloon, filled with a combination of hydrogen & hot air, exploded during an attempt to fly across the English Channel, according to the Royal Society of Chemistry.
The noisy NACA (later called NASA) wind tunnel was dedicated on this sad day in 1944.
June 9, 2025 at 2:22 AM
The noisy NACA (later called NASA) wind tunnel was dedicated on this sad day in 1944.
On Memorial Day we honor our fallen folks who fought for all we hold dear.
May 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
On Memorial Day we honor our fallen folks who fought for all we hold dear.
Quote this post with a picture of the airplane [sic] you'll accept as a bribe.
May 15, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Quote this post with a picture of the airplane [sic] you'll accept as a bribe.
On this day in 1932 my beloved's sister ship, the USS Akron, flew here from Lakehurst to deliver mail. I was not yet ready to receive her.
May 13, 2025 at 3:36 PM
On this day in 1932 my beloved's sister ship, the USS Akron, flew here from Lakehurst to deliver mail. I was not yet ready to receive her.