I'm sure that, had Germany not been so broke (bankrupt) during those years, and especially had they been able to build and operate a number of these commercial airships, they would have pursued developing ground handling machinery and equipment, to complement their beautiful airships.
great film! Thank you so much for posting. In my research of lighter-than-air airships, I've noticed that almost every airship built after the Graf Zeppelin was built either for war, for the maintenance of an empire, or for political propaganda. The Graf 1 was built for peace with a vision of uniting the world. Only Graf 1 had a long a distinguished career. Most of the others met with violent ends, as a result of accident. Perhaps there is a message in this about our motive for why we create technology and how we use it.
Perhaps it foretold That the airship was ungainly and impractical. No use has been found in 100 years besides advertising and short range tourist flights. I doubt either make a proper profit. I think they were a gallant effort.
The Hindenburg was also developed as a passenger airship, but the Nazis were in power by the time it was finished. Hugo Eckener did not like swastika flags being painted on the tail, but of course had no choice in the matter.
Gorgeous machine. What a way to fly!
I'm sure that, had Germany not been so broke (bankrupt) during those years, and especially had they been able to build and operate a number of these commercial airships, they would have pursued developing ground handling machinery and equipment, to complement their beautiful airships.
Sutch an extraordinary document
Thank you for sharing it
And I'm sure Dr. Eckener was awake & making observations/taking notes about 98% of the time during the whole voyage....
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Great!
Loved it. Thanks. @undwallace 😇👑🌏🌍🌎💚
Incredible
great film! Thank you so much for posting. In my research of lighter-than-air airships, I've noticed that almost every airship built after the Graf Zeppelin was built either for war, for the maintenance of an empire, or for political propaganda. The Graf 1 was built for peace with a vision of uniting the world. Only Graf 1 had a long a distinguished career. Most of the others met with violent ends, as a result of accident. Perhaps there is a message in this about our motive for why we create technology and how we use it.
Very well said!
Perhaps it foretold That the airship was ungainly and impractical. No use has been found in 100 years besides advertising and short range tourist flights. I doubt either make a proper profit. I think they were a gallant effort.
The Hindenburg was also developed as a passenger airship, but the Nazis were in power by the time it was finished. Hugo Eckener did not like swastika flags being painted on the tail, but of course had no choice in the matter.