Graf Von Zeppelin Collection

Galley, Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin, 1933. The Graf Zeppelin was the most successful airship ever built. Between its first flight in 1928 and retirement in 1937

Aerial view of Tangier, Morocco, from a Zeppelin, 1930 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, Vom ersten Luftschiff 1899 bis zu den Fahrten des LZ127 Graf Zeppelin 1932, Dresden, 1933

Aerial view of the Tannenberg Memorial, near Olsztynek, Poland, from a Zeppelin, c1931 (1933)
Aerial view of the Tannenberg Memorial, near Olsztynek, Poland, c1931, (1933). The memorial commemorated the German soldiers killed during the victory over the Russians at the Battle of Tannenberg

Zeppelin LZ 126 ascending in fog, c1924-1933 (1933). LZ126 was built for the US military as part of the war reparations Germany was compelled to pay after World War I

Passengers boarding Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin, 1933. The Graf Zeppelin was the most successful airship ever built. Between its first flight in 1928 and retirement in 1937

Passenger cabin during the day, Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin, 1933. The Graf Zeppelin was the most successful airship ever built

Count Zeppelin, 1908, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Count Zeppelin, 1908, (1936). Graf Zeppelin. German general and later aircraft manufacturer Ferdinand Adolf Heinrich August Graf von Zeppelin (1838-1917) founded the Zeppelin airship company

Reconnaissance ride of Count Zeppelin at Schirlenhof, 26 July 1870, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Reconnaissance ride of Count Zeppelin at Schirlenhof, 26 July 1870, (1936). Erkundungsritt Des Grafen Zeppelin Bei Schirlenhof, 26 Juli 1870

Graf von Zeppelin 1838-1917, 1934. Ferdinand Adolf Heinrich August Graf von Zeppelin (1838-1917), German general and later aircraft manufacturer, who founded the Zeppelin airship company

Airship LZ127 Graf Zeppelin landing on Lake Constance, Germany, 1933. The Graf Zeppelin was the most successful airship ever built

Airship LZ127 Graf Zeppelin moored at Loewental, Germany, 1933. The Graf Zeppelin was the most successful airship ever built

Airship LZ127 Graf Zeppelin, seen from below, 1933. The Graf Zeppelin was the most successful airship ever built. Between its first flight in 1928 and retirement in 1937

An aerial view of the Konigsplatz, Munich, Germany, from a Zeppelin, c1931 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, Vom ersten Luftschiff 1899 bis zu den Fahrten des LZ127 Graf Zeppelin 1932

Aerial view of the German battleship SMS Schlesien, from a Zeppelin, c1931 (1933). The Schlesien ( Silesia ) was a pre-dreadnought battleship launched in 1906

Aerial view of the German light cruiser Karlsruhe, from a Zeppelin, c1931 (1933)
Aerial view of the German light cruiser Karlsruhe, c1931 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, Vom ersten Luftschiff 1899 bis zu den Fahrten des LZ127 Graf Zeppelin 1932, Dresden, 1933

Aerial view of Hermannplatz, Berlin Neukoelln, Germany, from a Zeppelin, c1931 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten

Aerial view of Berlin Tempelhof airport, Germany, from a Zeppelin, c1931 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, Vom ersten Luftschiff 1899 bis zu den Fahrten des LZ127 Graf Zeppelin 1932

Aerial view of Volkerschlachtdenkmal, Leipzig, Germany, from a Zeppelin, c1931 (1933). The monument to the Battle of the Nations, fought at Leipzig in 1813 during the Napoleonic Wars

Aerial view of the Bremer Vulkan shipyard, Bremen, Germany, from a Zeppelin, c1931 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten

Aerial view of Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, from a Zeppelin, c1931 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten

Aerial view of Bremen harbour, Germany, and the liner Europa, from a Zeppelin, c1931 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten

Aerial view of the Deutsches Museum, Munich, Germany, from a Zeppelin, c1931 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten

Aerial view of Hamburg harbour, Germany, from a Zeppelin, c1931 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, Vom ersten Luftschiff 1899 bis zu den Fahrten des LZ127 Graf Zeppelin 1932, Dresden

Aerial view of the Herrenchiemsee Palace, Bavaria, Germany, from a Zeppelin, c1931 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten

Aerial view of Koblenz, Rhine-Palantinate, Germany, from a Zeppelin, c1931 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, Vom ersten Luftschiff 1899 bis zu den Fahrten des LZ127 Graf Zeppelin 1932

Aerial view of the Walhalla Temple, near Regensburg, Germany, from a Zeppelin, c1931 (1933). the Neoclassical Walhalla Temple stands on the banks of the Danube

Aerial view of Hohenzollern Castle, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, from a Zeppelin, c1931 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten

Aerial view of the Frauenkirche, Munich, Germany, from a Zeppelin, c1931 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, Vom ersten Luftschiff 1899 bis zu den Fahrten des LZ127 Graf Zeppelin 1932

Aerial view of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, Palestine, from a Zeppelin, 1931 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten

Aerial view of the heights around Jerusalem, Palestine, from a Zeppelin, 1931 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten

Aerial view of the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt, from a Zeppelin, 1931 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, Vom ersten Luftschiff 1899 bis zu den Fahrten des LZ127 Graf Zeppelin 1932, Dresden

Aerial view of palm shadows in the Arabian desert, from a Zeppelin, 1931 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, Vom ersten Luftschiff 1899 bis zu den Fahrten des LZ127 Graf Zeppelin 1932

Aerial view of a desert settlement, with a shadow cast by a Zeppelin, 1931 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, Vom ersten Luftschiff 1899 bis zu den Fahrten des LZ127 Graf Zeppelin 1932

Aerial view of archaeological excavations near Saqqara, Egypt, 1931 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, Vom ersten Luftschiff 1899 bis zu den Fahrten des LZ127 Graf Zeppelin 1932

Aerial view of Old Cairo, Egypt, from a Zeppelin, 1931 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, Vom ersten Luftschiff 1899 bis zu den Fahrten des LZ127 Graf Zeppelin 1932, Dresden, 1933

Aerial view of a village, Egypt, 1931 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, Vom ersten Luftschiff 1899 bis zu den Fahrten des LZ127 Graf Zeppelin 1932, Dresden, 1933

Aerial view of New Cairo, Egypt, from a Zeppelin, 1931 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, Vom ersten Luftschiff 1899 bis zu den Fahrten des LZ127 Graf Zeppelin 1932, Dresden, 1933

Soviet airship landing crew, Moscow, USSR, 1930 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, Vom ersten Luftschiff 1899 bis zu den Fahrten des LZ127 Graf Zeppelin 1932, Dresden, 1933

Aerial view of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Moscow, USSR, from a Zeppelin, 1930 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten

Aerial view of the Kremlin, Moscow, USSR, from a Zeppelin, 1930 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, Vom ersten Luftschiff 1899 bis zu den Fahrten des LZ127 Graf Zeppelin 1932, Dresden

Aerial view of Natal, South Africa, from a Zeppelin, 1930 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, Vom ersten Luftschiff 1899 bis zu den Fahrten des LZ127 Graf Zeppelin 1932, Dresden, 1933

Aerial view of Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA, from a Zeppelin, 1930 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, Vom ersten Luftschiff 1899 bis zu den Fahrten des LZ127 Graf Zeppelin 1932

Graf Zeppelin attached to the mobile anchor mast, Lakehurst, New Jersey, USA, 1930, (1933)
Airship Graf Zeppelin attached to the mobile anchor mast, Lakehurst, New Jersey, USA, 1930, (1933). The Graf Zeppelin was the most successful airship ever built

Aerial view of Recife, Brazil, from a Zeppelin, 1930 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, Vom ersten Luftschiff 1899 bis zu den Fahrten des LZ127 Graf Zeppelin 1932, Dresden, 1933

Aerial view of Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from a Zeppelin, 1930 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten

Aerial view of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from a Zeppelin, 1930 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, Vom ersten Luftschiff 1899 bis zu den Fahrten des LZ127 Graf Zeppelin 1932, Dresden, 1933

Ceremony celebrating the crossing of the equator on board the airship Graf Zeppelin, 1930 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten

Aerial view of Westminster, London, from a Zeppelin, 1931 (1933). View showing Whitehall, Westminster Abbey, the House of Parliament and Westminster Bridge

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"Exploring the World from Above: The Legacy of Graf von Zeppelin" Step back in time and embark on a journey through history with Graf von Zeppelin, the visionary behind the iconic airships that revolutionized travel. In 1933, aboard the majestic Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin, passengers experienced unparalleled luxury as they soared through the skies. From high above, an aerial view of Tangier, Morocco in 1930 showcases the breathtaking beauty of this vibrant city. Similarly, a glimpse of the Tannenberg Memorial near Olsztynek, Poland in 1931 offers a unique perspective on this historical landmark. Even amidst foggy conditions in 1924-1933, Zeppelin LZ 126 gracefully ascended into unknown territories. Witnessing such feats was truly awe-inspiring for those fortunate enough to be onboard. Passengers eagerly boarded the magnificent Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin in 1933 - ready to embark on an adventure unlike any other. Inside its luxurious passenger cabin during daylight hours, comfort and elegance were paramount. But who was behind these marvels? Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin himself. Dating back to his early days in aviation circa 1908 or even earlier during his reconnaissance ride at Schirlenhof in July 1870 – he paved the way for future innovations that would change our world forever. The legacy continued with German Dreadnoughts of Air – powerful symbols of military might that dominated the skies during World War I. Among them was L59 and later LZ120 Bodensee; both played significant roles during their respective eras. As we reflect upon these captivating images captured by unknown creators between (1919-1936), let us celebrate Graf von Zeppelin's extraordinary vision and enduring impact on aviation history.