The Zeppelin

The history of the world's greatest airships.

This DVD outlines the history of the world's greatest airships--from the pioneering efforts of Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin to the career of the Hindenburg's sister ship the Graf Zeppelin. Using archive film, photographs, and graphics The Zeppelin follows the progress of airships from their deployment in World War I to their present uses today.

CHAPTERS

1. The Zeppelin Tactical Advantage
2. The North Pole Expedition
3. The R101 Disaster
4. The Akron Zeppelin
5. Non-Rigid Inflatables (Blimps)