Hindenburg wreckage burns after its crash in New Jersey in 1937

In May 1937, a proud airship tragically turned into a funeral pyre, claiming the lives of 36 passengers and crew. This event marked the end of the dirigible era, remembered for its brief reign as the Queen of the skies and the dramatic spectacle of its demise.

What tragic event occurred to the airship?

• It was decommissioned.

• It was lost at sea.

• It turned into a funeral pyre.

• It was hijacked.

In which year did the age of the dirigible come to an end?

• 1927

• 1937

• 1957

• 1947

What was the weather like on the night the dirigible era ended?

• Stormy

• Cold

• Sultry

• Windy

How was the dirigible era described in terms of its time in the skies?

• A long-lasting reign

• A brief tenure

• An unremarkable period

• A forgotten era

What made the dirigible's end memorable?

• Its peaceful retirement

• The awesome spectacle of its death

• Its successful final voyage

• The celebration of its achievements