Zeppelin LZ 126 ascending in fog, c1924-1933 (1933)
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Zeppelin LZ 126 ascending in fog, c1924-1933 (1933)
Zeppelin LZ 126 ascending in fog, c1924-1933 (1933). LZ126 was built for the US military as part of the war reparations Germany was compelled to pay after World War I. After completion it was flown from Friedrichshafen to Lakehurst, New Jersey, taking 81 hours and 2 minutes to complete the journey. The airship was designated ZR-3 and named USS Los Angeles and remained in service until being dismantled in 1940. A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, Vom ersten Luftschiff 1899 bis zu den Fahrten des LZ127 Graf Zepplin 1932, Dresden, 1933
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This print captures the majestic Zeppelin LZ 126 ascending through a thick blanket of fog. Taken between 1924 and 1933, this image showcases the remarkable engineering feat that was LZ126, built as part of Germany's war reparations after World War I for the US military. The airship embarked on an epic journey from Friedrichshafen to Lakehurst, New Jersey, taking an astonishing 81 hours and 2 minutes to complete its transatlantic voyage. Upon arrival in America, it was designated ZR-3 and named USS Los Angeles, serving faithfully until its dismantlement in 1940. In this photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten - a comprehensive documentation of zeppelins' journeys - we witness men dressed in their early aviation attire gazing up at the sky with awe. The foggy weather adds an ethereal quality to the scene, heightening the sense of adventure and mystery surrounding air travel during this era. Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin himself is credited as one of the creators of this extraordinary image. His vision and determination paved the way for these colossal flying machines that captured imaginations worldwide. As we observe this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded not only of technological advancements but also how human ingenuity can transcend boundaries both literal and metaphorical. This print serves as a testament to Germany's contribution to aviation history while evoking a sense of wonderment at mankind's ability to conquer new frontiers amidst challenging conditions.
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