Airship Hindenburg Explodes

Series

Series Name

British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.

647

Date Released

10 May 1937

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1The King Joins in Welcome to Dominion Heads
2. 2Floods Strike US Again, East and Midwest
3. 3Eastern Colour Marks Holy Week in Palestine
4. 4World Honours Photography’s 100th Birthday
5. 5Airship Hindenburg Explodes
6. 6London Puts on Full Gala Dress for Coronation

Story

Story No. within this Issue

5 / 6

Summary

Disaster whilst landing after first trip of season kills thirty-four. World’s largest airship completely destroyed.

Keywords

Aviation; Accidents and disasters

Locations

Lakehurst

Library number

6221

Story extras:

Production Documents

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