FLIGHT OF ZEPPELIN
PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN VOYAGE. (United Press Association—By Electrle Telegraph—Cppyrlght.) (Received June 2, 5.5 p.m.) NEW YORK, June 1. At Lakehurst a crowd of 70,000 swarmed to the airdrome throughout the day, many of whom arrived by airplanes. The refuelling of the Graf Zeppelin has been completed. Hydrogen will be taken on to-morrow, for the departure, which has been delayed until Monday night by repairs to the rear gondola, which was slightly damaged in a storm. The dirigible altogether, however, is in excellent condition, after the arduous crossing. The Commander is highly gratified at her performance.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18584, 3 June 1930, Page 9
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98FLIGHT OF ZEPPELIN Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18584, 3 June 1930, Page 9
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