MetLife blimps in Frederick

[fidelity]

I've seen two in the sky at different times this past week. Are there more? Anyone know why they're in this area (e.g. training purposes)? Is our airport particularly blimp attractive?

 

[bpSchoch]

probably the quicken loans golf tournament in bethesda this week/end

 

[Engine4]

He was over Westminster today. They used to park it at the Westminster airport when in the area.

 

[FPL53]

They're both parked out at frederick airport. Yes, they are here for the golf tournament.

 

[RDavidP]

All I know is that they have flown over my house several times. In fact have even hovered a bit and kind of circled around staying close to my house.

Or I wonder if its because I don't live that far from the Harry Grove stadium.

 

[llkoolkeg]

I guess it makes sense that they not moor at Congressional. I've personally enjoyed watching 'em this week.

 

[CypherPunk]

They are conducting sigint in shifts over Fidelity's abode.

 

[DaemonAssassin]

They are conducting sigint in shifts over Fidelity's abode.

 

[fidelity]

They are conducting sigint in shifts over Fidelity's abode.

Yeah, the HOA is looking for possible violations. But really should catch up on yard work this weekend. You should stop by if in the mood for a beer sometime.

 

[FPL53]

Gaithersburg is too small for all of the hardware and support trucks. One of them has been here for about two weeks while the second one showed up last Sunday or Monday. I'm sure they've also been giving rides to their top producing agents that are in the area as a bonus. Goodyear does the same thing for their tire retailers.

 

[AssMan]

I think they're training, based on the maneuvers I've seen them doing.

 

[Mike4Maryland]

MetLife....Really?

Tha NSA is spying on you.....the government's secret (just "testing" those ships from Area 51).....ssshhhh.

 

[N3YMY]

 

[Mooseman]

The Goodyear blimp has moored in Cumberland many times. It is very impressive up close.

 

[FPL53]

Turns out the 2nd blimp was giving rides to kids with cancer. That explains the low and slow over Frederick.

 

[adit]

Used to work for Met. There are 4 Metlife blimps worldwide.

They also park at Martin State Airport.

https://www.metlife.com/about/advertising/MetLife-blimp/schedule/index.html

https://www.metlife.com/about/advertising/MetLife-blimp/faqs/index.html

 

[rgramjet]

I saw one earlier this week. Pretty cool!