Comments on: Hindenburg’s Maiden Voyage Passenger List http://www.airships.net The Graf Zeppelin, Hindenburg, U.S. Navy Airships, and other Dirigibles Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:03:46 +0000 hourly 1 By: Rebecca http://www.airships.net/hindenburg/flight-schedule/maiden-voyage#comment-28614 Rebecca Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:55:26 +0000 http://www.airships.net/?page_id=2359#comment-28614 John Thornton was my great-grandfather. He was, as far as I know and have read, a naval observer on the flight. I know that he was working with the navy on airship projects and was in Germany to gather information about the programs. (And funny enough met his second wife on the trip to Germany). John Thornton was my great-grandfather. He was, as far as I know and have read, a naval observer on the flight. I know that he was working with the navy on airship projects and was in Germany to gather information about the programs. (And funny enough met his second wife on the trip to Germany).

]]> By: Dan (Airships.net) http://www.airships.net/hindenburg/flight-schedule/maiden-voyage#comment-18508 Dan (Airships.net) Sat, 30 Apr 2011 21:44:25 +0000 http://www.airships.net/?page_id=2359#comment-18508 LZ-129 exited the Friedrichshafen shed at 21:15 Central European Time (Middle European Time) on 6 May 1936; was released from the mast at 21:20; and was aloft at 21:30. I hope this helps! LZ-129 exited the Friedrichshafen shed at 21:15 Central European Time (Middle European Time) on 6 May 1936; was released from the mast at 21:20; and was aloft at 21:30. I hope this helps!

]]> By: Audrey A. http://www.airships.net/hindenburg/flight-schedule/maiden-voyage#comment-18499 Audrey A. Sat, 30 Apr 2011 17:27:04 +0000 http://www.airships.net/?page_id=2359#comment-18499 School project time. My daughter was wondering if we know what time the Hindenburg left Frankfurt on 6 May 1936. We hope to hear from you, but we'll keep searching in the meantime. Great site! We enjoyed browsing it very much. Thank you. School project time. My daughter was wondering if we know what time the Hindenburg left Frankfurt on 6 May 1936. We hope to hear from you, but we’ll keep searching in the meantime. Great site! We enjoyed browsing it very much.
Thank you.

]]> By: william hinman http://www.airships.net/hindenburg/flight-schedule/maiden-voyage#comment-18275 william hinman Tue, 26 Apr 2011 22:32:58 +0000 http://www.airships.net/?page_id=2359#comment-18275 dear mr. florio, do you remember the time of day you saw the hindenburg fly over your school? I was living in massena,n.y., which is next to the st. lawrence river, when I saw the hindeburg fly over head. it was early a.m.,warm, and I'll never forget how low it was ,and how large it was. I can still see the two large swastikas on the tail fins. the hindenburg could travel up to 85 miles ph, so it is possible to fly from massena,ny to conn. in a few hours. would like a reply. thaks bill hinman, 315.245.4226. dear mr. florio, do you remember the time of day you saw the hindenburg fly over your school? I was living in massena,n.y., which is next to the st. lawrence river, when I saw the hindeburg fly over head. it was early a.m.,warm, and I’ll never forget how low it was ,and how large it was. I can still see the two large swastikas on the tail fins. the hindenburg could travel up to 85 miles ph, so it is possible to fly from massena,ny to conn. in a few hours. would like a reply. thaks bill hinman, 315.245.4226.

]]> By: Peter D. Todd http://www.airships.net/hindenburg/flight-schedule/maiden-voyage#comment-18271 Peter D. Todd Tue, 26 Apr 2011 21:00:10 +0000 http://www.airships.net/?page_id=2359#comment-18271 I have letters from my grandfather to my fathe signed by Hugo Eckner and Erst Lehmann from the 5/11/36 flight to Germany from Lakehurst. other signatures include . Captain Reiber who was Chairman of the Texas Oil Company(Texaco) and two others that I don't know anything about : Ben E. Smith and Lieutenant Commander Jon Thornton USN who does not show up on the passenger list. Reiber was forced to resign from Texaco in 1940 because he was accused of being a Nazi Sympathizer by the Roosevelt Administration. My gut tells me that LT. Thornton was a Naval observer or a obvious intel gatherer but I have no clue on Mr Smith. I have letters from my grandfather to my fathe signed by Hugo Eckner and Erst Lehmann from the 5/11/36 flight to Germany from Lakehurst. other signatures include . Captain Reiber who was Chairman of the Texas Oil Company(Texaco) and two others that I don’t know anything about : Ben E. Smith and Lieutenant Commander Jon Thornton USN who does not show up on the passenger list. Reiber was forced to resign from Texaco in 1940 because he was accused of being a Nazi Sympathizer by the Roosevelt Administration. My gut tells me that LT. Thornton was a Naval observer or a obvious intel gatherer but I have no clue on Mr Smith.

]]> By: jannette http://www.airships.net/hindenburg/flight-schedule/maiden-voyage#comment-15781 jannette Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:24:25 +0000 http://www.airships.net/?page_id=2359#comment-15781 Hi Steve, Yes, that was my Dad's, a Top Gun aviator. I have lot's of the same at home but had to let it go to the auctioner who sells on e-bay. As I was overwhelmed... there was too much stuff. Enjoy! Thank you for your kind consideration! Hi Steve,
Yes, that was my Dad’s, a Top Gun aviator. I have lot’s of the same at home but had to let it go to the auctioner who sells on e-bay. As I was overwhelmed… there was too much stuff. Enjoy! Thank you for your kind consideration!

]]> By: Steve terry http://www.airships.net/hindenburg/flight-schedule/maiden-voyage#comment-15247 Steve terry Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:48:29 +0000 http://www.airships.net/?page_id=2359#comment-15247 Hi Jannette, I've just purchased a ground training logbook from ebay, and it belonged to a LCDR Scott E Peck jr. 389904 1310 USN now the dates in it range from 1949 - 65, i'm guessing it's not the same guy but was it his son maybe? If so I can scan and send you a copy if you like. Steve Hi Jannette,
I’ve just purchased a ground training logbook from ebay, and it belonged to a LCDR Scott E Peck jr. 389904 1310 USN
now the dates in it range from 1949 – 65, i’m guessing it’s not the same guy but was it his son maybe?
If so I can scan and send you a copy if you like.

Steve

]]> By: Dan (Airships.net) http://www.airships.net/hindenburg/flight-schedule/maiden-voyage#comment-10143 Dan (Airships.net) Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:32:00 +0000 http://www.airships.net/?page_id=2359#comment-10143 Wow! I am so flattered and excited to hear from Scotty Peck's granddaughter! The photo of your grandfather and Captain Lehmann in the control car is a frame-capture from newsreel footage, but I may have other photographs of him in my files. I also relied heavily on your grandfather's reports in researching the Hindenburg's flight procedures and instruments and I can mail you a copy if you like. Thank you for taking the time to say hello! Dan Wow! I am so flattered and excited to hear from Scotty Peck’s granddaughter!

The photo of your grandfather and Captain Lehmann in the control car is a frame-capture from newsreel footage, but I may have other photographs of him in my files. I also relied heavily on your grandfather’s reports in researching the Hindenburg’s flight procedures and instruments and I can mail you a copy if you like.

Thank you for taking the time to say hello!

Dan

]]> By: Jannette Peck Austin http://www.airships.net/hindenburg/flight-schedule/maiden-voyage#comment-10135 Jannette Peck Austin Sun, 19 Dec 2010 22:00:20 +0000 http://www.airships.net/?page_id=2359#comment-10135 Dan, Thank you so much for putting this together on-line. My grandfather Rear- Admirable Scott Peck U.S.N. Where did you get the photo of my grandfather? I would love to obtain a copy. He gave away most of the family memorabilia to the Aerospace museums and well I want to pass down the history to my children. Growing up he filled our imagination with images of the Graf Zepplins and derigibles and the many, many flights he made, even mistakes! Like an airshipman who fell asleep at the wheel and landed the nose in the Pacific! Granddad told him to put it in reverse. (think that was the Los Angeles) Well that worked and no one found out until he told his grandkids in later years. What stories we heard! Well great coming across this website. Jannette Dan,
Thank you so much for putting this together on-line. My grandfather Rear- Admirable Scott Peck U.S.N. Where did you get the photo of my grandfather? I would love to obtain a copy. He gave away most of the family memorabilia to the Aerospace museums and well I want to pass down the history to my children. Growing up he filled our imagination with images of the Graf Zepplins and derigibles and the many, many flights he made, even mistakes! Like an airshipman who fell asleep at the wheel and landed the nose in the Pacific! Granddad told him to put it in reverse. (think that was the Los Angeles) Well that worked and no one found out until he told his grandkids in later years. What stories we heard! Well great coming across this website.
Jannette

]]> By: Douglas Mavor Armour http://www.airships.net/hindenburg/flight-schedule/maiden-voyage#comment-8534 Douglas Mavor Armour Thu, 25 Nov 2010 07:05:48 +0000 http://www.airships.net/?page_id=2359#comment-8534 Hello there. A family folklore suggests that a relative, last name Mavor, flew on one of the original Zeppelin flights in Germany. Can you suggest a way of finding passenger lists for such flights? Thanks Hello there. A family folklore suggests that a relative, last name Mavor, flew on one of the original Zeppelin flights in Germany. Can you suggest a way of finding passenger lists for such flights?

Thanks

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