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Hindenburg’s Fatal Flaws

Season 19 Episode 4 | 55m 30s

A fresh look at the science and conditions surrounding the Hindenburg explosion reveals ten particular flaws that directly led to the infamous disaster in 1937.

Aired: 11/09/21 | Expires: 12/31/23
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