This is the real picture of the explosion of the largest airship in mankind in 1937! On May 6 of the same year, the town of Manchester, New Jersey, USA, gathered all kinds of people. Some people carry cameras to prepare for recording, and some families wait with loved ones. As if celebrities were about to visit, people were excited.
However, this time it was not the stars who gathered, but a proud airship "Hindenburg". The airship took off from Frankfurt for three days and was about to land. It is called "Hindenburg" and symbolizes German pride. The hoisting Nazi flag accompanies the Big Mac, which is about 245 meters long, only 24 meters shorter than the Titanic.
The huge volume makes people feel awe-inspiring, and there is also a sense of breathless suffocation. The airship was powered by 16 huge cotton air bags filled with 200,000 cubic meters of hydrogen. But there is a layer of cotton skin between the inside and outside, coated with a reflective material that protects against radiation. Although the designers originally planned to use non-flammable helium, helium imports were restricted at the time.
The only choice is hydrogen. The Hindenburg is equipped with a 1,200 hp diesel engine and soars into the sky at a speed of 125 kilometers. The interior of the airship is a luxurious space that can carry hundreds of passengers, including luxurious lounges, restaurants, and bars. The dreamlike aerial concert pushed the noble experience to the top.
However, on the night of May 6, 1937, not long after the "Hindenburg" was lifted off, it actually exploded unexpectedly! The lives of 36 people disappeared in an instant. And behind this airship disaster, accompanied by a huge cost of casualties, has brought endless controversy. Why did the Hindenburg, considered an immortal work, fall so suddenly?
Can the lives of the passengers and crew on board be better protected? Was the accident a technical error or something else? As time passed, the debate over the crash never ceased. Some see this as an inevitable tragedy, while others firmly believe that there should be greater scrutiny of technology and security measures.
This incident also became an important turning point in the development of the aviation industry, prompting the development of stricter safety standards. Opinions on this history are mixed, with some asking whether the airship passenger carrying program should be terminated. Should more attention be paid to the safety of passengers and crew? What do you think about this? Welcome to leave a comment.