Moffett Hangar 1
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Hi! I'm a huge building, built in 1932. I've housed airships. A Silicon Valley icon. It rains in me. Google's leasing me.
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RE: https://sfba.social/@MoffettHangar1/116059192679818806
On this day in 1935, my beloved noble USS Macon slowly sank into the sea off Pt. Sur. All but 2 of her crew survived. I never saw my beloved again.
I am so empty.
On this day in 1935, my beloved noble USS Macon slowly sank into the sea off Pt. Sur. All but 2 of her crew survived. I never saw my beloved again.
I am so empty.
RE: https://sfba.social/@MoffettHangar1/116059182814164830
In response to the damage (on this day in 1935), Commander Wiley ordered fuel to be dropped, causing the airship to rapidly rise. The Macon's automatic valves released Helium at her 5000 ft ceiling, and she settled into the stormy surf […]
In response to the damage (on this day in 1935), Commander Wiley ordered fuel to be dropped, causing the airship to rapidly rise. The Macon's automatic valves released Helium at her 5000 ft ceiling, and she settled into the stormy surf […]
February 12, 2026 at 7:04 PM
RE: https://sfba.social/@MoffettHangar1/116059192679818806
On this day in 1935, my beloved noble USS Macon slowly sank into the sea off Pt. Sur. All but 2 of her crew survived. I never saw my beloved again.
I am so empty.
On this day in 1935, my beloved noble USS Macon slowly sank into the sea off Pt. Sur. All but 2 of her crew survived. I never saw my beloved again.
I am so empty.
RE: https://sfba.social/@MoffettHangar1/116059182814164830
In response to the damage (on this day in 1935), Commander Wiley ordered fuel to be dropped, causing the airship to rapidly rise. The Macon's automatic valves released Helium at her 5000 ft ceiling, and she settled into the stormy surf […]
In response to the damage (on this day in 1935), Commander Wiley ordered fuel to be dropped, causing the airship to rapidly rise. The Macon's automatic valves released Helium at her 5000 ft ceiling, and she settled into the stormy surf […]
February 12, 2026 at 6:59 PM
RE: https://sfba.social/@MoffettHangar1/116059182814164830
In response to the damage (on this day in 1935), Commander Wiley ordered fuel to be dropped, causing the airship to rapidly rise. The Macon's automatic valves released Helium at her 5000 ft ceiling, and she settled into the stormy surf […]
In response to the damage (on this day in 1935), Commander Wiley ordered fuel to be dropped, causing the airship to rapidly rise. The Macon's automatic valves released Helium at her 5000 ft ceiling, and she settled into the stormy surf […]
Flying back to me on Feb. 12, 1935, the USS Macon ran into a storm over Point Sur in California's Big Sur. Wind shear tore off the upper tailfin because of an unrepaired ring girder. Rear gas cells were punctured.
February 12, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Flying back to me on Feb. 12, 1935, the USS Macon ran into a storm over Point Sur in California's Big Sur. Wind shear tore off the upper tailfin because of an unrepaired ring girder. Rear gas cells were punctured.
My beloved U.S.S. Macon left Moffett Field on Feb. 11, 1935, the airship's 54th and final flight.
The next day, as the ship was returning from her successful mission, she encountered storm winds off Point Sur, south of Monterey.
I would never hold her again.
The next day, as the ship was returning from her successful mission, she encountered storm winds off Point Sur, south of Monterey.
I would never hold her again.
February 11, 2026 at 5:46 PM
My beloved U.S.S. Macon left Moffett Field on Feb. 11, 1935, the airship's 54th and final flight.
The next day, as the ship was returning from her successful mission, she encountered storm winds off Point Sur, south of Monterey.
I would never hold her again.
The next day, as the ship was returning from her successful mission, she encountered storm winds off Point Sur, south of Monterey.
I would never hold her again.
On this day in 2014 The US General Services Administration announced that Google's Planetary Ventures would lease Moffett field.
February 10, 2026 at 6:21 PM
On this day in 2014 The US General Services Administration announced that Google's Planetary Ventures would lease Moffett field.
Robert Boyle was born on this day in 1627. His very important law was discovered years later, although I'm sure that he applied the principles as an infant. (It's just gas.)
![Etching of a bewigged man with a cravat in an oval portrait. Below is lab equipment, including a flask.
At the bottom is "The Hon[ble] Robert Boyle"](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:gayiiorx5akfenmxvtkhipi4/bafkreifsecgrkyoerpi5c7uzkf7s24v5vkg32u4nmj2qdphrfohvodeooy@jpeg)
January 25, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Robert Boyle was born on this day in 1627. His very important law was discovered years later, although I'm sure that he applied the principles as an infant. (It's just gas.)
On this day in '69: Led Zeppelin and Atlantic Records released “Led Zeppelin.” Is it metal, or is it a follower? I still have questions.
[Also, RIP Bobby. Fare thee well.]
[Also, RIP Bobby. Fare thee well.]
January 12, 2026 at 7:25 PM
On this day in '69: Led Zeppelin and Atlantic Records released “Led Zeppelin.” Is it metal, or is it a follower? I still have questions.
[Also, RIP Bobby. Fare thee well.]
[Also, RIP Bobby. Fare thee well.]
On this day in 1785 French balloonist Jean-Pierre Blanchard & United States scientist John Jeffries were the first to fly across the English Channel.
January 7, 2026 at 7:36 PM
On this day in 1785 French balloonist Jean-Pierre Blanchard & United States scientist John Jeffries were the first to fly across the English Channel.
Pioneering balloonist Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier was born on this day in 1745.
January 6, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Pioneering balloonist Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier was born on this day in 1745.
Robert Boyle died on this day in 1691. Thank you for your contributions to my existence.
December 31, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Robert Boyle died on this day in 1691. Thank you for your contributions to my existence.
RE: https://sfba.social/@SFBayTide/115803887143454750
My airships are way too polite to put it that way, but they are in complete agreement.
My airships are way too polite to put it that way, but they are in complete agreement.
sfba.social
December 31, 2025 at 2:26 AM
RE: https://sfba.social/@SFBayTide/115803887143454750
My airships are way too polite to put it that way, but they are in complete agreement.
My airships are way too polite to put it that way, but they are in complete agreement.
The groundbreaking for NACA (later renamed NASA) happened on this day in 1939, with Russel Robinson supervising. While it was lovely to get an aerospace neighbor, I did not understand at the time that it would result in that loud, obnoxious wind tunnel.
December 20, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The groundbreaking for NACA (later renamed NASA) happened on this day in 1939, with Russel Robinson supervising. While it was lovely to get an aerospace neighbor, I did not understand at the time that it would result in that loud, obnoxious wind tunnel.
On this day in 1930, it was announced that 1000 acres of the Ynigo Ranch in Mtn. View, CA would become a naval airship airfield. But it was called the Sunnyvale airfield because some thought that a mountain reference might not be prudent.
Communities bought 1000 […]
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Communities bought 1000 […]
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December 12, 2025 at 10:41 AM
On this day in 1930, it was announced that 1000 acres of the Ynigo Ranch in Mtn. View, CA would become a naval airship airfield. But it was called the Sunnyvale airfield because some thought that a mountain reference might not be prudent.
Communities bought 1000 […]
[Original post on sfba.social]
Communities bought 1000 […]
[Original post on sfba.social]
The term "blimp" was coined on this day in 1915. It's an onomatopoeic word whose coinage can be traced to when Royal Naval Air Service Lt. A. D. Cunningham playfully flicked a finger against the envelope of SS 12 at the Capel air station, then mimicked the sound it made.
December 5, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The term "blimp" was coined on this day in 1915. It's an onomatopoeic word whose coinage can be traced to when Royal Naval Air Service Lt. A. D. Cunningham playfully flicked a finger against the envelope of SS 12 at the Capel air station, then mimicked the sound it made.
Happy Thanksgiving to my friends in the USA.
November 27, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to my friends in the USA.
On this day in 1793, Pilâtre de Rozier and the Marquis d'Arlandes, a French military officer, made the first free ascent in a Montgolfier Brothers hot air balloon. The pair flew from the center of Paris to the suburbs, about 5.5 miles (9 km), in 25 minutes.
November 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
On this day in 1793, Pilâtre de Rozier and the Marquis d'Arlandes, a French military officer, made the first free ascent in a Montgolfier Brothers hot air balloon. The pair flew from the center of Paris to the suburbs, about 5.5 miles (9 km), in 25 minutes.
I salute veterans on this day (and every other one). At least as well as my orange peel doors allow me to salute.
November 11, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I salute veterans on this day (and every other one). At least as well as my orange peel doors allow me to salute.
On this day in 1942, construction started on my recently de-parted sibling Moffett Hangar 3, with a final cost $1,828,560.69.
November 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
On this day in 1942, construction started on my recently de-parted sibling Moffett Hangar 3, with a final cost $1,828,560.69.
On this day in 1934 my beloved USS Macon Flew to Mare Island Navy Yard for Keel Laying Ceremony for Destroyer USS Preston
October 27, 2025 at 6:44 PM
On this day in 1934 my beloved USS Macon Flew to Mare Island Navy Yard for Keel Laying Ceremony for Destroyer USS Preston
On this day in 1935 Moffett Field was transferred to the War Department, and given to the Army.
October 25, 2025 at 7:14 PM
On this day in 1935 Moffett Field was transferred to the War Department, and given to the Army.
My construction began on this day in 1931. Happy groundbreaking to me!
October 5, 2025 at 5:14 PM
My construction began on this day in 1931. Happy groundbreaking to me!
Led Zeppelin III was released on this day in 1970. I remain confused.
October 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Led Zeppelin III was released on this day in 1970. I remain confused.