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| Flight Number | H 8 b |
|---|---|
| Airship Number | LZ 129 Hindenburg |
| Flight Name | Germany Propaganda Flight 1936 |
| Departure Date | March 26, 1936 |
| Departure Location | Friedrichshafen, Germany |
| Arrival Date | March 29, 1936 |
| Arrival Location | Friedrichshafen, Germany |
| Dispatch Type | Onboard Crew Mail |
| Value | $ |
Notes
Crew member and son of commander Hugo Eckener, Knut Eckener wrote this card to his mother from the crew mess during a break on the 74 hours, 4 minutes flight around Germany to promote the upcoming election. Hindenburg carried 59 kg mail plus onboard mail from 52 crew members and 59 passengers. Ernst Lehmann commanded this flight.