LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin

LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin Soundex Code Z145

Wikipedia page about the LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin

LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin was a German-built and -operated, passenger-carrying, hydrogen-filled, rigid airship which operated commercially from 1928 to 1937. It was named after the German pioneer of airships, Ferdinand von Zeppelin, who was a count (Graf) in the German nobility. During its operating life, the airship made 590 flights covering more than a million miles. It was designed to be operated by a crew of 36 officers and men.

First flight: Tuesday, September 18, 1928

Retired: Friday, June 18, 1937