Mission complete: Airlander 10 successfully lands first flight since nose-dive crash
The world's largest aircraft has successfully taken to the skies from Bedfordshire, since crashing last summer.
The Airlander 10 took to the skies above Cardington Airfield after being out of action for eight months.
The Airlander 10 underwent extensive repairs after crash-landing on its second flight in August 2016 after its mooring line got caught on power lines.
The cockpit took the brunt of the impact but no-one was injured.
A pair of airbags have since been fitted to allow the aircraft to land at a greater range of angles.
Seven million pounds was spent on repairs, including a new auxiliary landing system to help it land more safely.
The aircraft, which is the length of a football pitch, safely landed at Cardington at 8.20pm this evening (10 May) after being in the air for nearly three hours.
Chief test pilot Dave Burns said: "It was truly amazing to be back in the air. I loved every minute of the flight and the Airlander itself handled superbly. I am eager to get back into the cockpit and take her flying again."
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