German airship Graf Zeppelin seen moored to a temporary mooring mast at Mines Field, Inglewood, California after arriving from Japan on her around-the-world flight, 26 Aug 1929. Photo 1 of 2.

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Caption     German airship Graf Zeppelin seen moored to a temporary mooring mast at Mines Field, Inglewood, California after arriving from Japan on her around-the-world flight, 26 Aug 1929. Photo 1 of 2. ww2dbase
WW2-Era Location Name Inglewood, California, United States
Date 26 Aug 1929
Photographer    Unknown
 
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Source    ww2dbaseCalifornia Historical Society via University of Southern California Libraries
Link to Source    Link
Identification Code   UC134864
 
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Photos on Same Day 26 Aug 1929
 
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Added By David Stubblebine
Photo Size 1,406 x 1,052 pixels



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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
14 Mar 2025 02:34:35 PM

Graf Zeppelin was 100 feet in diameter.

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