Hindenburg 1937 A Huge Airship Is Destroyed by Fire

The airship Hindenburg is the largest aircraft that has ever flown. It was almost as long as the Titanic and 13 storeys high. It had airy promenades to walk along, a baby grand piano in the lounge, and a library. Its wealthy and important passengers relaxed in the smoking room and enjoyed luxury meals cooked on board. Yet the airship was kept in the sky by a dangerous gas that is explosive when mixed with air. It just needed one spark. A gripping read on a famous tragedy, Includes firsthand accounts of that fatal journey, Includes timelines and a glossary, Suggests further reading and ideas for research. Book jacket.Bingham, Jane is the author of 'Hindenburg 1937 A Huge Airship Is Destroyed by Fire', published 2006 under ISBN 9781410922816 and ISBN 1410922812.