Maybe not as exciting as the Blackbird---but they do remain within sight far longer are the Goodyear blimps.
The one below was flying in endless circles over Met Life Stadium last night for the Jets/Browns game---the image of the Flag was only on one side but was a nice touch. Does anyone know how they do that?
At the cottage, which is close to Williamsport PA and the Little League world series, they keep the blimp at the airport. The airport is about 7 miles as the crow flies and a mountain ridge line from the cottage. The first time I saw them take off I was shocked--they come up from behind that ridge at about a 45 degree angle---and like someone shot them in the tail