The world's largest aircraft Airlander 10 makes a historic first flight
The world's largest aircraft, Airlander 10, has completed its successful maiden voyage over the UK.
The 91-metre-long hybrid aircraft ? part plane, part airship ? took off from Cardington Airfield in Bedfordshire on Wednesday evening.
It was the first flight for the "Flying Bum", nicknamed for its bisected, bulbous shape. The aircraft reached speeds of 35 knots (40 miles per hour) during the 19-minute test flight.
In recent weeks, the aircraft had been seen leaving its hangar in preparation for the flight.
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