German dirigible Graf Zeppelin starts from Friedrichshaven, Germany during its flight to the United States of America. Graf Zeppelin airship brought out of its hanger by the ground crew. Large craft moved over the ground by its ground handling crew. The cabin on the dirigible. It takes off from Friedrichshaven and during its flight, sails over river Rhine. Doctor Hugo Eckener, builder of craft and director of the flight in his cabin. German countryside as seen from the dirigible. Passengers at breakfast table inside the cabin. The Madeira Islands amidst the sea. A ship sailing in sea seen from the dirigible. Passengers eating at the dining room. A stabilizing fin damaged during flight.
German dirigible Graf Zeppelin starts from Friedrichshaven, Germany and during its flight for the United States, Graf Zeppelin brought out of its hanger and moved over by its ground handling crew. The cabin on the dirigible. Sailing at dusk in an overcast sky. Flying above harbor of Friedrichshaven. Harbor watch tower, buildings and coastline.
Hugo Eckener and other officials seated around table and having drinks. Officials converse with each other. LZ-127 officer, Ernst Lehman, in uniform, bends over to speak with Dr. Eckner. Close views of Hugo Eckener talking with officials. Crowd in the background includes German policemen. Brief view of the Graf Zeppelin airship on the ground.