Graf Zeppelin at Hanworth Aerodrome, Hounslow, Greater London

This is the Graf Zeppelin moored at Hanworth Aerodrome, London Air Park in July 1932. This was her third and final visit to the UK after a flight over London in 1930 and a 24-hour round-Britain passenger tour in August 1931. Once again she took a passenger tour around Britain in 24 hours before returning to Hanworth. Dr Hugo Eckener, the head of the Zeppelin passenger company, took personal charge of the Graf Zeppelin on several record breaking flights as well as using it as a public relations tool and an attraction drawing large crowds.

Location

Greater London Hounslow

Period

1930s (1930 - 1938)

Tags

airfield flight aerial view zeppelin aerofilms