The Enormous Military Airship that China Is Trying to Hide

From the tethered observation balloons of World War 1 to the iconic Goodyear blimps, airships have graced our skies for over a century, offering unique points of view and performing crucial roles in surveillance. Then, in 2023, the concept reemerged in the remote deserts of Northwestern China, where a seemingly barren landscape harbors an enigmatic blimp floating in solitude. Captured for the first time by the gaze of orbiting satellites, this clandestine vehicle, an enormous military airship, lay concealed until very recently. Beyond its grandeur, the airship is located in a base with a colossal hangar spanning nearly 900 feet. The revelation of the desert titan's presence has sparked endless online conversation, with some hinting that China is on the precipice of a new age in airborne surveillance. And as the enigmatic story continues to unfold, the unsettling implications of China's latest sky-bound titan come into focus… --- Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.