Missile Defense Blimp Breaks Away From Md. Military Base, Floats 160 Miles To Pa.
October 29 2015
An unmanned U.S. military blimp that broke free from its moorings in Maryland has landed in Pennsylvania, reports the Voice of America News.
The aerostat became detached on Wednesday afternoon at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds and traveled about 160 miles over four hours to Moreland Township, Pa., reported the Baltimore Sun.
The 243-foot-long JLENS blimp is associated with NORAD's surveillance of the East Coast, reported CNN. JLENS stands for Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile...
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