World's largest aircraft leaves its Bedfordshire hangar for the first time

The Airlander 10 left its hangar for the first time today. Credit: PA

The world's largest aircraft emerged from its hangar in Bedfordshire for the first time earlier this morning.

Based at Cardington Airfield, The Airlander 10 is part-airship, part-aeroplane and is a whopping 302ft long (92m).

It had around 20ft of space as it passed the hangar doors at 4am on its short journey to a special mooring place on the airfield for further tests.

Aviation fans turned out to get a glimpse of the aircraft. Credit: PA

The aircraft, which was christened the Martha Gwyn back in April, will take to the skies in the near future.

When it does eventually take-off, it will be able to stay airborne for around five days during manned flights.