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| Flight Number | H 23 a |
|---|---|
| Airship Number | LZ 129 Hindenburg |
| Flight Name | Third North America Return Flight 1936 |
| Departure Date | June 23, 1936 |
| Departure Location | Lakehurst, USA |
| Arrival Date | June 26, 1936 |
| Arrival Location | Frankfurt, Germany |
| Dispatch Type | Chicago Registered Cancel |
| Value | $ |
Notes
This registered cover's route can be traced through its markings. It began June 20 in Chicago, June 21 in New York City, departed Lakehurst on June 23 for Germany, arriving in Hamburg on June 27, the day after the Frankfurt landing. It is a double weight rate: 15 cents for registration, 80 cents for double zeppelin rate, 6 cents double rate for airmail in Europe equals $1.07 paid. Dr. Hugo Eckener commanded the flight with 54 crew members and 57 passengers. 207 kg of mail was aboard plus enroute postings by passengers and crew.