How did the ground crew react while assigned to Hindenburg near the mooring mast when it blew up?

[aidenmac16]

How did they react?

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

First they said it, then they did it.

 

[fannum]

Not meaning to hijack the thread, but I have a brass "Hindenburg Ground Crew" spring pinned badge, and at 80 y/o, need to start getting things into hands which appreciate them. Similar to this. Any airship fanatics can contact me.

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[SaparotRob]

Does Lakehurst have an air and space museum? I believe Zeppelin is still in business.

 

[aidenmac16]

Does Lakehurst have an air and space museum? I believe Zeppelin is still in business. View attachment 801800

They do, but I have never been there.

 

[SaparotRob]

I'm sure the Lakehurst museum would give it a proper home. I imagine Luftschiffbau Zeppelin's current incarnation would love to have it too.

 

[Admiral Beez]

I believe Zeppelin is still in business.

Indeed. Note that their modern airship is rigid rather than a big bag of air.

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Wiki says they have 10,000 employees. But I expect it's more like 1/10 of that number.

 

[Checkertail20]

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