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The Hindenburg Explodes, 1937

 

Explosion of the Hindenburg


On May 7, 1937, the dirigible/zeppelin Hindenburg landed at the Lakehurst Naval Air Station, New Jersey. The winds were too high so it circled Lakehurst until the winds dies down some. Shortly after landing, the dirigible/zeppelin exploded into flames. Of the 106 people on board, 62 survived.


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