Just a model?
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Rear view of the Zeppelin LZ 129. The swastika flags painted on the vertical stabilisers, which the airship bore from the outset, can be seen. These are missing from the model. Photo: Zeppelin Museum, Friedrichshafen.

The swastikas are clearly visible at the stern, whilst the Olympic rings in the central section were affixed to mark the Olympic Games held in Berlin and Garmisch in 1936. Photo: Zeppelin Museum, Friedrichshafen.

LZ 129 Hindenburg in flight. On closer inspection, the swastika flags, the Olympic rings and the name ‘Hindenburg’ in Fraktur script can be seen. These are missing from the model. Image: Zeppelin Museum, Friedrichshafen.

The scale model display case featuring the model of LZ 129 Hindenburg, with no paintwork or markings applied. The swastikas and any historical or political context are missing. Image: unknown, Zeppelin Museum, Friedrichshafen.