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This Sunday marks the 70th anniversary of the Hindenburg disaster. On May 6, 1937, the Hindenburg was attempting to land at the Navy base in Lakehurst, New Jersey, when it bust into flames. The conflagration took just 34 seconds to claim 36 lives
Captured on newsreel footage, in numerous still photos, and on the now nearly iconic radio recording by Herbert Morrison, the Hindenburg crash all but ended the idea of luxury airship travel. No one would ever again want to board a lighter-than-air craft filled with hydrogen.
Still, there's something awe inspiring about an object the size of an apartment building gently floating through the sky. Anyone who's ever taken a ride in a hot-air balloon can attest to the euphoric calm instilled by gliding silently and slowly over the landscape.
Unfortunately, today airships and blimps are largely relegated to promotional and experimental uses. But there are still plenty of airship enthusiasts out there willing to share their knowledge and first-hand experiences riding in the great floating beasts of the past. For a look at some of the more entertaining and informative airship sites, visit Blimps at J-Q.com.
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