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The aircraft, designed by hybrid air vehicles, is a 100yardlong aircraft that was first designed for the u. She flew up to 500ft and reached a speed of 40mph, this was her maiden uk flight and further test flights to totaling 200 hours will be continuing over the next few weeks. The airlander 10 on its maiden flight at cardington airfield picture. Airlander 10 set for maiden international flight with luxury. Inside airlander 10, the giant airship that will take wealthy travellers.
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