Of all the airships that Germany ever built, few gained the recognition and fame as did the LZ-127 „Graf Zeppelin. No other airship made more flights, transported more passengers, carried more mail and covered a greater distance, than did the Graf Zeppelin”. Its unique design, steadfast airworthiness, and indisputable safety record underscored the Commander’s belief in Lighter-than-Air (LTA), as the safest means of trans-Atlantic passenger service. The Graf Zeppelin” would cross the Atlan...

75 years ago, the explosion at Lakehurst marked a dramatic end to the Golden Days of Lighter-than-Air. The crash of LZ-129 “Hindenburg” was the first disaster to be documented in pictures (one photographer even had Kodak color slide film, which had been developed one year prior), filmed by several national camera teams and recorded on records with the famous words of reporter Herb Morrison.For it’s short existence, the LZ-129 “Hindenburg” was the largest, most luxurious flying objec...

Childhood in postwar Germany was a far different experience, than what to have today, in our modern and materialistic society. Few of us today, realize or can imagine the suffering which resulted from years of conflict, on the European continent during World War Two. It was an experience that children felt the most, firsthand. The countless family members or parents who were killed, the fear sitting in a cold bunker while allied bombers destroyed entire cities, not to mention the hunger f...

The endless attempts over the past half century, by historians, journalists and producers of television documentaries to demystify the Kennedy administration have generally failed. To this day, John F. Kennedy is still the second most popular President since Abraham Lincoln, according to polls taken. The amazing popularity of Kennedy, not only during his presidency, but even more so in the memories he left behind, is linked to a carefully instigated life of his family and of a man. He was ...

Since an appendix is normally a section of a book that few normal readers really study, the LZC Collection believes one can save the reader money, by offering the extensive information as a separate Volume. This list covers all 590 flights, giving departure times, dates, destinations, etc. for each, in a simple useable manner.

“For some years I have been afflicted with the belief that flight is possible to man”. Wilbur Wright May 13, 1900.The following is an attempt to present the development of the Wright aircraft design over the period of history, using drawings for comparison. These drawings do not represent a size contrast, rather strictly the shape, form and design of each model. These drawings demonstrate the various attempts of build Wright “Flyers” to fulfill a special requirement, such as a seapl...

In this volume, Dr. Provan provides the most complete listing known, of the names of individual airmen who were assigned the massive task of providing for Berlin’s survival during the Blockade between 1948 and 1949. Intended as an appendix to Volume 1-“the Berlin Airlift-the First Battle of the Cold War”, it includes the name some 12, 000 men and the units to which they were assigned. Family members, friends and historians can use this listing to locate relatives who were involved in this...

  The history of the Berlin Airlift is presented in this three volume set, in a very different and unique manner, than pervious books on the topic. In this E-book, Dr. Provan explains the events which led the Soviet blockade of Berlin and the ensuing Berlin Airlift, the largest Humanitarian Airlift in history. It covers in detail, the aircraft, the RAF involvement including the Commonwealth pilots, the Air Bases, the German support, the Commanders especi...

After 60 years of serving as the Gateway to Europe, Rhein-Main Air Base is ceasing operations on September 30, 2005. The unique history and determination of this Air Base has supported over 170 humanitarian airlift operations, to include the famous Berlin Airlift. Since 1945, some 8 million GI's have arrived at Rhein-Main AB to begin their tour of duty in Europe, or in transit to support military operations such as Desert Storm or to Iraq and Afghanistan. Rhein-Main also provided support ...

The untold story of Nazi officers who escaped Germany after WWII with stolen treasure—and the Allied investigation to get it back.During the final days of World War II, German SS officers crammed trains, cars, and trucks full of gold, currency, and jewels, and headed for the mountains of Austria. Most of these men were eventually apprehended, but many managed to evade capture. The intensive postwar Allied investigation that followed recovered only a sliver of their ...