The Zeppelin The History of German Airships from 1900 to 1937
[Devon], UK: David & Charles, 2000. Quarto, hardcover, illustrated printed wrappers, 112 pp., illustrated endpapers, illustrated throughout with black-and-white photographs, one appendix included. Very light foxing on leaf edges throughout, very light wear on dust-jacket; otherwise a fine copy. First edition.
Christopher Chant, respected aviation and military writer, examines the fascinating history of the zeppelin airship. Chant begins with the zeppelin's creation by retired German officer Ferdinand von Zeppelin, looks at the use of airships in World War One, explores their golden age of air travel in the 20s and 30s and details the tragic 1937 Hindenburg disaster which put an abrupt end to all commercial airship operations. Item #4975
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