Biography on j f pickering blimp obituary

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Biography on j f pickering blimp obituary: John Frederick Pickering, FRSA

Shortly after returning home he suffered a massive heart attack or stroke and died. JF Pickering patents the airship, better known as the blimp. John F. Pickering made improvements to the existing design of the airship or blimp. On this day Pickering received a patent number , for his new design. The improvements allowed the airship to be powered by an electric motor and added directional controls.

Below is a blueprint on the Pickering blimp.