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75 Years Ago Today: Lakehurst, New Jersey, 6 May 1937
The Hindenburg, while docking at the Lakehurst Naval Air Station, erupted into flames. Of the 36 passengers and 61 crew aboard, 35 people died (plus one ground crew person). This disaster was broadcast...
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75 Years Ago Today: Lakehurst, New Jersey, 6 May 1937
75 Years Ago Today: Lakehurst, New Jersey, 6 May 1937. We all know about the disaster, but do you know what made the Hindenburg a Legend? My topic this week is the Hindenburg, its history, beauty, the...
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The Hindenburg LZ-129
The Hindenburg LZ-129. A look at the hidden struggles behind the Hindenburg, plus drawings of the ship, photographs, and a look at the Hindenburg disaster (with a brief of just 6 of the many...
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A Summer of Airships
This summer, along with the normal mix of articles, I will being writing a series of articles on Airships. Airships have an “air” of romance and adventure, and have made appearances in many movies such...
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USS Macon ZRS-5
The USS Macon ZRS-5 and its sister ship (USS Akron ZRS-4) were the largest helium-filled rigid airships ever built, and the largest airships built in the United States. The Hindenburg LZ-129 was 19...
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