Hindenburg gondola and mooring 1936
A closer look at the Hindenburg's gondola as sailors from Lakehurst Naval Air Station use guy poles to help the airship to its mooring. This was the Hindenburg's first US landing on May 9, 1936. Dr. Hugo Ecke... More
Hindenburg mooring at Lakehurst 2 1936
Photo of the Hindenburg mooring at Lakehurst, NJ, on the airship's second arrival in the US.
Hugo Eckener official welcome Hindenburg 1936
Photo of Dr. Hugo Eckener being officially greeted by the United States after the first landing of the Hindenburg on May 9, 1936. From left: R. Walton Moore, Assistant Secretary of State, Admiral William H. St... More
Hindenburg first landing at Lakehurst 1936
Photo of the Hindenburg's first landing at Lakehurst, NJ May 9, 1936. Passengers are seen descending the airship's folding stairs.
Hindenburg mooring at Lakehurst 1936
Photo of the Hindenburg being moored at Lakehurst, NJ after its first transatlantic crossing to the US. The Olympic rings logo can be seen on the side of the airship.