1936 TRANSPORT: Aviation: Hindenburg airship makes round trip in record time
May 7, 2026
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1:17Now Playing1936 TRANSPORT: Aviation: Hindenburg airship makes round trip in record time
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as posted by the channelDate: 18th May 1936
Location: LAKEHURST, U.S.A.
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: By Zep to US and Back
USA: Lakehurst:
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Long view of Hindenburg in air turning. Semi view and cu. of Dr. Eckner in cabin. Semi view of Kitchen & cooks. Shot of passengers seated at table. Semi view of Zeppelin dropping water ballast. Gen. view of Zeppelin in Lakehurst field. Semi view of Gondola of Zeppelin. Air view of Zeppelin going into hangar. Shot of nose of Zepp away from wall by inches. Air view of Zeppelin completely in hangar. Semi view and cu. of Dr. Hugo Eckener (Commander of the Graf Zeppelin) talking. Gen. view of Zeppelin leaving Lakehurst. Long view of Zeppelin in flight and reflection shot of Zeppelin on water.
Sound Effects: Dr. Eckner talks about success of flight
Aviation; United States of America; Germany; Dr. Hugo Eckener; Transport; Aviation; Graf Zeppelin; Hindenburg
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