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| Flight Number | H 57 b |
|---|---|
| Airship Number | LZ 129 Hindenburg |
| Flight Name | Test Flight 1937 |
| Departure Date | March 11, 1937 |
| Departure Location | Frankfurt, Germany |
| Arrival Date | March 11, 1937 |
| Arrival Location | Frankfurt, Germany |
| Dispatch Type | Onboard Crew Mail |
| Value | $$ |
Notes
Flight 57 tested engines under command of Max Pruss with 55 crew, 12 staff of the Zeppelin works, and 65 passengers. This was the first of two flights this day, lift off at 8:21 a.m. for 6 hours, 17 minutes. This card identifies flight 57 and is signed by pilot Ernst Udet, which increases value. Cards that identify the flight number are usually posted by crew members.