1937 May 6th - The Hindenburg Explodes (Lakehurst, New Jersey)

Vol 12, Iss 19 Lake Hurst, New Jersey - It was May 1936 that the giant airship Hindenburg made its first transatlantic flight. This 804-feet long, hydrogen-filled behemoth moved through the air powered by four 1050hp engines with a top speed of 82mph and a range in excess of 8000 miles.

Seventy passengers were surrounded luxury amenities that included a dining room, cocktail lounge, library and sitting room equipped with a grand piano. During a 60 hour flight from Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Lakehurst, New Jersey, passengers entertained themselves with long walks along promenades bordered by large windows.

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