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Hindenburg - Moored Image Source: National Archives (NWDNS-72-AF-212965) // Color By: Chris Cozzetto

This photo was taken by the U.S. Navy on January 25, 1937, at NAS Lakehurst. Everyone seems to know, that the Hindenburg was the largest airship ever built, but few realize that her size was the result of Germany expecting to inflate her with helium (less lifting power).

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