Everybody has seen the pictures of The Hindenburg bursting into flames on May 6th 1937, but in a way, l kind of find this picture more poignant, as it passes over New York's Manhattan Island just before landing, knowing everyone was still alive and probably loving the views just before docking. I've got a radio recording by Herbert Morrison from when it attempted to land, and it is one of the most emotional news reports l have ever heard, as it was just so unexpected, and he certainly captured the horror of the occasion ("Oh the humanity").
Only (Only!) 37 people died, but the significance and shock echoed around the world.
It shows you never know what the future holds, so enjoy life now.
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