<p>Germany's new giant airship LZ-129 Hindenburg is shown in its final stages of construction in Friedrichshafen, Germany, on March 6, 1936. Piloted by Dr. Hugo Eckener, the new zeppelin was given two successful test flights on March 4 and 5. The Hindenburg, named after the president who appointed Hitler as Chancellor, is twice the size of the Graf Zeppelin to reflect the surpassing ability of the Third Reich. (AP Photo) </p>
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