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Airship Hindenburg maiden flight in 1936...
Airship Hindenburg maiden flight in 1936...
Item # 721296
April 01, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 1, 1936
* Hindenburg - LZ-129 zeppelin - airship
* Very 1st Transatlantic flight begins
* Lakehurst, New Jersey explosion fame
The front page has a one column heading: "New Nazi Zep Flying Ocean; 107 on Board" (see images)
Complete with 40 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
AI notes: On March 31, 1936, the German airship LZ 129 Hindenburg departed on its maiden transatlantic flight from Friedrichshafen, Germany, bound for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as part of its early proving and promotional missions before beginning regular passenger service to the United States. The massive hydrogen-filled dirigible—then the largest aircraft ever built—was commanded by Captain Ernst Lehmann and carried both crew and passengers on this inaugural voyage. The flight was a key demonstration of Germany’s advanced airship technology, and despite some weather delays, it was considered a major success, showcasing the Hindenburg’s range, speed, and luxury. Later that same year, in May 1936, the Hindenburg began its first regular passenger service to Lakehurst, New Jersey, marking the start of transatlantic airship travel between Europe and America.
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