Crashed Zeppelin LZ 8 Deutschland II, Dusseldorf, Germany, 1911 (1933)
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Crashed Zeppelin LZ 8 Deutschland II, Dusseldorf, Germany, 1911 (1933)
Crashed Zeppelin LZ 8 Deutschland II, Dusseldorf, Germany, 1911 (1933). Attempting his first Zeppelin flight, Dr Hugo Eckener crashed Deutschland II into the hangar wall after launching the airship in a strong wind. The Zeppelin suffered serious damage in the accident. Eckener went on to become a highly successful pilot of the airships and was responsible for training Zeppelin aircrew in World War I. In 1917, when the Zeppelin Companys founder, Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, died, Eckener succeeded him as head of the company. A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, Vom ersten Luftschiff 1899 bis zu den Fahrten des LZ127 Graf Zepplin 1932, Dresden, 1933
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Accident Air Transport Air Travel Aircraft Airship Aviation Count Ferdinand Von Count Ferdinand Von Zeppelin Crash Crashed Damage Damaged Dirigible Dusseldorf Ferdinand Ferdinand Von Flight Graf Von Zeppelin Graf Zeppelin Hangar Hugo Incident Misfortune Mishap North Rhine Westphalia Print Collector15 Zeppelin Duesseldorf Eckener
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in the history of aviation - the crashed Zeppelin LZ 8 Deutschland II in Dusseldorf, Germany, in 1911. Dr Hugo Eckener, attempting his first Zeppelin flight, unfortunately lost control of the airship and crashed into the hangar wall due to strong winds. The accident caused serious damage to the Zeppelin. Despite this misfortune, Eckener went on to become a highly successful pilot and played a crucial role in training Zeppelin aircrew during World War I. His expertise led him to succeed Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin as head of the company after his death in 1917. The photograph is taken from "Zeppelin-Weltfahrten" a comprehensive collection documenting various airships' journeys from 1899 until 1932. It offers us a glimpse into an incident that shaped both Eckener's career and the future development of air travel. The image showcases not only the damaged aircraft but also highlights elements such as buildings and people surrounding it. This historic snapshot reminds us of how far aviation has come since those early days, where accidents were more common due to limited knowledge and technology. Overall, this print serves as a reminder of both human resilience and progress within the field of aviation while paying homage to key figures like Dr Hugo Eckener and Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin who paved the way for future advancements in air transport.
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