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LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin over pier, Walton, Essex
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LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin over pier, Walton, Essex
At 4pm on 19 August 1931 crowds of onlookers lined the pier and promenades at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, to watch the famous Graf Zeppelin fly along the Essex coastline. It was a German-built and operated passenger-carrying hydrogen-filled rigid airship which ran commercially from 1928 to 1937, named after the German pioneer of airships, Ferdinand von Zeppelin. During its operating life, the airship made 590 flights covering more than a million miles. It was designed to be operated by a crew of 36 officers and men.
19 August 1931
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1931 Afternoon Air Ship Coast Line Crowds Curiosity Essex Graf Hydrogen Naze On Lookers P Ier Rigid Spectacle Spectators Walton Watch Watching Zeppelin
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In this photograph taken on 19 August 1931, the LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin gracefully floats above the pier and promenades at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. The crowd of onlookers, numbering in the thousands, lines the coastline in eager anticipation as the famous German-built and operated rigid airship makes its way along the Essex coastline. The Graf Zeppelin, named after the German pioneer of airships, Ferdinand von Zeppelin, was a marvel of the thirties. During its impressive operating life from 1928 to 1937, it completed 590 flights covering over a million miles. With a crew of 36 officers and men, this hydrogen-filled airship was a sight to behold, offering a unique mode of transport and a spectacle in the sky. The summer afternoon of 1931 was a time of curiosity and wonder as people gathered to witness this flying marvel. The pier and promenades of Walton-on-the-Naze became a hub of activity as the crowd eagerly watched the Graf Zeppelin fly over the sea. The image of the airship against the backdrop of the pier and the vast expanse of the sea is a testament to the enduring fascination of aviation and the human spirit of exploration. This photograph, taken from the Pete Frost Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a moment in history when the Graf Zeppelin made a memorable appearance over the coast of Essex, leaving a lasting impression on the people who gathered to witness its flight.
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