It's been quite awhile since I've seen an airship traveling our skies. I had to run with my camera to catch a shot. You would be surprised how quickly they do move on.
This airship passed by about 11 am heading north toward the Virginia border right over the Outer Banks.
Here's a cropped version in black and white.
They are just too cool to see. I would love to ride in one.
Airships have long been built in Elizabeth City, maybe 25 miles by crow from the island. The airships used to be a regular sight, out on trials, but we haven't seen any for awhile. I spotted one yesterday as I hit the causeway headed out. I caught up with it again as it floated over the farm fields on it's way back to E-City. It's a cool thing to see.