The Airship, the ever-popular and ever-living king of the sky

Airships. In the early years of War, these beasts were known for their majestic presence in the sky and were icons of a country's power and prestige. They reigned mostly as reconnaissance and transport utility aircraft but there was something about this 'lighter-than-air' ship that made it far more than a mere utility workhorse. In this essay, I will discuss the ever-popular and ever-living king of the sky; the Airship. Airships, or dirigibles, were developed …

…viewers at home. In conclusion, ever since man has learned to fly, there have been airships. These seemingly harmless giants can pack an enormous punch now-a-days either with heavy weaponry (not common) or through data transfer and electronic warfare. These masters of the sky may always be valuable to the human race as they deliver an advantage that no other aircraft can deliver: a walk in the clouds with a giant chunk of world history.