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The
Virtual Airship Museum
Step into a fully immersive VR experience
that takes you back to the golden age of airships. You can
explore legendary dirigibles in breathtaking detail, walking
through their cabins, witnessing their historic flights,
and uncovering the triumphs and tragedies that shaped their
legacies. A panoramic timeline showcasing the development
of rigid, airships from the early 20th century L1 and Mayfly
to the war years and further to the rigid airships on the
1920's and 30's.
The museum also contains Interactive 3D models of major
airships like the Graf Zeppelin, Hindenburg and British
R 100 and R101.
Walk around a fully reconstructed VR replica of both the
R100 and R101, Britain's largest airship.
You can travel up the Cardington mast lift to stand in front
of the nose of the R100.
You can even get up close to the LZ129 Hindenburg, the largest
airship ever built, and explore its luxurious interiors.
You’ll
also find 3D-scanned artifacts, along with detailed blueprints
and historical photographs, bringing airship history to
life like never before.
We'll
be organising virtual guided tours of the museum space and
adding more galleries and objects into the museum the next
few months,
more details to follow.
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In
the LZ-1 gallery, discover how the first Zeppelin
was built and took its maiden flight from the unique
floating hangar on the shores of Lake Constance in
Germany.
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The
LZ-129 Graf Zeppelin Gallery
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Often
hailed as the world's most famous airship, the Graf
Zeppelin takes center stage in this gallery. Explore
its construction, step inside its interior, and discover
the many countries this legendary airship visited
throughout its journeys.
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In
the R101 gallery, you can explore the construction,
design, and interior of this remarkable airship. Unlike
any before it, the R101 revolutionized airship design,
and its story is brought to life through photographs
and models. You’ll also find a collection of
scanned artifacts to examine up close, plus be sure
to look up and take in the full-size render of this
incredible vessel!.
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The
Flying Aircraft Carriers Exhibition
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The
Flying Aircraft Carriers exhibition explores the concept
of airships serving as airborne aircraft carriers.
Discover how British, German, and American airships
developed and utilized this idea, deploying aircraft
for scouting missions.
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The
R 100 and the Cardington Mast
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wondered just how massive airships were? In the Cardington
Mast section, you’ll find yourself standing beneath
the towering 202-foot mast, gazing up at the R100 moored
at its peak. Swaying gently in the wind, the sight is
truly awe-inspiring. Step closer to the base, and you’ll
see the lift moving up and down—hop on for a ride
to the top, where you can take in breathtaking views
of the airship and the vast Cardington airfield. |
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If
your feet need a break from exploring the Virtual
Airship Museum, take a moment to relax in the Airships
in Art Gallery. Here, you can admire how airships
have been depicted in art throughout the years.
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Accessing
the Virtual
Airship Museum
The museum is hosted on VR platform https://www.spatial.io/
An account will need to be setup by all users wishing to
access. Search for "The Airship Museum" or
click
on this link
Creating an Account:
1.
Go to the Spatial.io website: Navigate to https://spatial.io/login.
2. Choose your login method: Select from Google, Apple,
Microsoft, MetaMask, or your email address.
3. Follow the prompts: If using email, create a password
and confirm your agreement with the Terms and Conditions.
4. Set your username: After logging in, you'll be prompted
to choose a username for display.
The
museum can be viewed using a VR headset but also viewed
on a desktop computer/laptop or even tablet or mobile phone.
To
use Spatial.io with a headset, you'll need a Meta Quest
VR headset (like the Quest 2). You can also access Spatial.io
through a web browser, mobile device, or AR headsets like
HoloLens and Nreal.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
VR Headsets:
Spatial.io is primarily designed for VR experiences, and
the Meta Quest series is the recommended headset for a full
immersive experience.
To join a space in VR, you'll need to install the Spatial
app on your Quest headset from the Meta store.
You can then access spaces by going to the "Spaces"
section in the app and searching for the space you want
to join.
Other Platforms:
Web Browser: You can access Spatial.io through a web browser
on a computer, which offers a less immersive experience
than VR.
Mobile Devices: You can also use the Spatial app on iOS
and Android devices, with AR capabilities.
AR Headsets: Spatial.io supports augmented reality headsets
like Microsoft HoloLens and Nreal, allowing for a more hands-free
and immersive experience while still seeing your surroundings.
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