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Hindenburg’s Fatal Flaws Preview

Preview: Season 19 Episode 4 | 32sVideo has Closed Captions

A fresh look at the flaws that led to the infamous Hindenburg disaster in 1937.

A fresh look at the science and conditions surrounding the Hindenburg explosion reveals ten particular flaws that directly led to the infamous disaster in 1937.

11/10/2021

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Recently Discovered Letter Anticipates Hindenburg Problems

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Clip: S19 Ep4 | 2m 13s | A newly discovered letter reveals Cpt. Lehmann knew of the Hindenburg's damaged gas bag. (2m 13s)

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