Question 1

What real-life location marks the Hindenburg crash site and when was it dedicated?

Accepted Answer

The crash site at Lakehurst Naval Air Station is marked with a chain-outlined pad and bronze plaque, dedicated on May 6, 1987, the 50th anniversary of the disaster. Hangar #1, where the airship was to be housed, was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1968.

Question 2

How did the film incorporate actual footage of the Hindenburg disaster?

Accepted Answer

The film includes clips from actual newsreel footage of the airship's explosion and fire, and uses the real eye-witness account of reporter Herbert Morrison before the closing credits.

Question 3

What dangerous incident occurred during filming of the Hindenburg explosion scene?

Accepted Answer

A fire in a full-scale nose replica got out of control, causing stunt artists to get lost in smoke, damaging cameras, and nearly destroying the sound stage. Some footage was used, but the full planned sequence wasn't included.

Question 4

What technique was used to film the airship crash scenes to match historical footage?

Accepted Answer

The crash scenes were filmed in black and white with hand-held cameras to allow incorporation of actual newsreel footage of the Hindenburg disaster.

Question 5

What controversial song was featured in a Frankfurt beer hall scene and what happened to it?

Accepted Answer

The song sung is an English version of Horst Wessel, the Nazi party theme song. This scene was cut from one of the VHS releases.

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