The Zeppelin - Always a Good Headliner. The First Flight of LZ 1 in Text and Image
1.10.2025
Fig. 1: LZF 001/0008 The uncovered framework of LZ 1 under construction in the floating hangar at Manzell.
Fig. 2: LZF 001/0011 The partially covered framework of LZ 1 under construction.
Fig. 3: LZF 001/0016 The floating hangar on Lake Constance with the Swiss shore in the background.
Fig. 4: LZF 001/0017 LZ 1 ready for its maiden ascent.
Fig. 5: LZF 001/0048 Count Zeppelin in the control gondola of LZ 1, resting on the pontoon shortly before takeoff.
Fig. 6: LZF 001/0018 LZ 1 shortly after takeoff. The ground crew stands on the pontoon.
Fig. 7: LZF 001/0081 LZ 1 ascending over Manzell Bay.
Fig. 8: F 2024-001_023 LZ 1 floating in the air. Count Zeppelin stands in the control gondola.
Fig. 9: LZF 001/0028 The royal couple of Württemberg with their entourage on the occasion of the third ascent of LZ 1.
