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Monday, 25th April 2005 by
Here is a great shot of a blimp over the beaches of Clearwater Beach, Florida.
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For centuries, the port of [Aden][w] has served as Yemen’s gateway to the the world. Its distinctive double harbour lies in the crater of an extinct volcano. Over the years, a number of wrecked ships have accumulated in Aden’s harbour, many of which are visible in Google Maps imagery.
Lesotho is one of the most unique countries on the planet. It’s the southernmost landlocked country, the largest country that’s entirely surrounded by another country, and the highest country on Earth. Yet, it doesn’t really show up on too many people’s radar. With the arrival of Google Street View imagery this month to Lesotho, it’s time to shed some light on the world’s largest enclave.
The Netherlands is renowned for being a very flat1 and windy country. In the western town of Rozenburg the strong…
Lesotho is one of the most unique countries on the planet. It’s the southernmost landlocked country, the largest country that’s entirely surrounded by another country, and the highest country on Earth. Yet, it doesn’t really show up on too many people’s radar. With the arrival of Google Street View imagery this month to Lesotho, it’s time to shed some light on the world’s largest enclave.
The Netherlands is renowned for being a very flat1 and windy country. In the western town of Rozenburg the strong…
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Actually, the W in Clearwater (and Clearwater Beach) is not capitalized.
Thanks Jack
You’re welcome!
Kinda looks like a nuclear missle. lol
This blimp is similar to the one in Arizona shown elsewhere on the site – it’s part of the Tethered drug detection system used to detect slow, low flying planes.
Here’s a blimp flying over southern Puerto Rico:
View Placemark / Google Earth
Actually this is the Tethered Aerostat in Cudjoe Key, FL
FAT ALBERT they call it, has a RADAR and radio transmitter for anti comunist propoganda to Cuba.