'The Flying Bum' aircraft crashes during second test flight

Aug 24 2016 by Mashable

 

Airlander 10, the world's largest aircraft, on Wednesday  crashed at its Cardington Airfield base in Bedfordshire, England after attempting its second test flight.

The 302-foot long, uniquely shaped plane officially named the Martha Gwyn is more commonly known as "The Flying Bum" due to its interesting bulbous aesthetic resembling a...well, you know.

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