A U.S. Navy MZ-3A manned airship derived from the commercial A-170 series blimp lands at Lake Front Airport, New Orleans, La., to provide logistical support for the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

NEW ORLEANS (Jul. 08, 2010) A U.S. Navy MZ-3A manned airship, Advanced Airship Flying Laboratory, derived from the commercial A-170 series blimp lands at Lake Front Airport, New Orleans, La., to provide logistical support for the Deepwater Unified Command and the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. The Coast Guard requested the support of the Navy vehicle to help detect oil, direct skimming vessels and look for wildlife that may be threatened by oil. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Geraci) File# 100708-N-9174G-005