Hindenburg Explosion - Paramount Newsreel (1937)

The tragic crash of the Hindenburg airship in 1937 is described, detailing the events leading up to the disaster and the aftermath. The airship caught fire and crashed while attempting to land, resulting in the deaths of 36 people. The cause of the fire remains unknown. Keywords Hindenburg, airship, crash, disaster, fire, tragedy, aviation, history, Lakehurst, passengers, death, investigation. RR342 USAF 12735 R2 H 264 We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.