Editorial Editorial Creative (RM) Creative (RF) NFL Content NFL AP Content Advanced search Advanced Search X Advanced Search Back to search results HINDENBURG EXPLOSION Overview Get price The German dirigible Hindenburg crashes to earth, tail first, in flaming ruins after exploding on May 6, 1937, at the U.S. Naval Station in Lakehurst, N.J. The 1920s and 1930s were the golden age of dirigibles which crossed the Atlantic Ocean in about three days -- faster than a ship. The Hindenburg was the largest airship ever built at 804 feet long and flew up to 85 miles per hour while held aloft by hydrogen, which was highly flammable. The disaster, which killed 36 people after a 60-hour transatlantic flight from Germany, ended regular passenger service by the lighter-than-air airships. (AP Photo/Murray Becker) Use Information This content is intended for editorial use only. For other uses, additional clearances may be required. ID: 370506033 Creation Date: May 06, 1937 12:00:00 AM Submission Date: December 07, 2005 05:24:28 PM Photographer: MURRAY BECKER Source: AP Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS Special Instructions: ONEG IN LOCKED CAGE. Resolution: 3000 x 2189 2.26 MB Keywords: flashbook, xiconicx Location: LAKEHURST, UNITED STATES Transmission Reference: APHS026000 Byline Title: STF Caption Writer: XAG SAV Usage Notes: This content is intended for editorial use only. For other uses, additional clearances may be required. X Message Box Cancel Ok No Yes