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The Hindenburg Disaster

Building the Hindenburg

Building the Hindenburg

October, 1934: The vast and intricate framework of zeppelin model LZ 129, under construction at Friedrichshafen, Germany. With a gas capacity of 7,070,000 cubic feet, and christened "Hindenburg," she became largest airship in the world.

Photo: Central Press/Getty Images

Oct 01, 1934
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