You're aware that in WW2 some really big airships/dirigibles/blimps were part of the US Navy? One gondola has been found and is getting restored

story about the restoration of the above at http://www.warhistoryonline.com/featured-article/restoration-of-sole-surviving-wwii-goodyear-blimp-control-car-nearing-completion-after-20-years.html

this photo of the being built was found on http://outsidethecubicle.tumblr.com