Posted on May 6, 2018

Hindenburg Disaster: Real Zeppelin Explosion Footage (1937) | British Pathé

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On May 6,1937, the Hindenburg exploded in Lakehurst, New Jersey.

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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen

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Always fascinated by this incident. Visited location in mid 70s while on leave after my last Arc Light deployment.

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My grandfathers worked at GoodYear, and one of them made airships. That really got me interested in them. Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen

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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen

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That's fantastic. Not many get to have that experience.

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

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Thank you for the great history share brother.

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth Anytime!

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SSG Donald H "Don" Bates

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I have heard that radio broadcast so many times, made one feel as if one was there. Thanks for sharing this piece of history with us.

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