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The Hindenburg airship disaster
FromWitness History
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Length:
10 minutes
Released:
Jan 4, 2024
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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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