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The Hindenburg airship disaster

The Hindenburg airship disaster

FromWitness History


The Hindenburg airship disaster

FromWitness History

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Length:
10 minutes
Released:
Jan 4, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Hindenburg was the largest airship ever built and the pride of Nazi Germany.In May 1937, it flew over the Atlantic from Frankfurt, in Germany, to New Jersey, in the United States.During its mooring at Lakehurst Naval Air Station it burst into flames, killing 35 of the 97 passengers and crew.Radio reporter Herb Morrison watched the horror unfold and his eyewitness account became one of the most famous moments in journalism history.Vicky Farncombe presents this episode.(Photo: The Hindenburg airship disaster. Credit: Sam Shere/Getty Images)
Released:
Jan 4, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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