1938; Akron; Ohio (USA): A new lighter than air blimp; built at Goodyear plant for the US Navy; takes off for its debut in Akron; Ohio. A new lighter than air blimp; built at Goodyear plant for the US Navy takes off for its debut in Akron; Ohio. The dirigible takes off from the field. Flight commanders in the cabin of dirigible. 'US Navy K-2' written on the side of dirigible. It glides over hanger in the sky.