From: George Estock of MS   
28 Dec 2005

Happy to have found this site. I served in ZP-2 out of hangar #5 from 1949-1951 as an Aviation Radioman. After duty in ZP=4 at Weeksville, I returned to Lakehurst for the commissioning of ZW-1. I was then an Aviation Electronics Technician, and flew as an air crewman on the ZPG-2 during OpEvals. I lived in base housing which was then called HErndon Park, and my oldest son was born in the Lakehurst Naval Base Dispensary. This sure brings back a lot of fond memories.

From: James Tevis of KY   
27 Dec 2005

I was a PN3 stationed in personnel dept HU-2 1960 - 1961. It was a great duty station. The CO at that time was C O Campbell, Jr. I was later transferred to the USS ENTERPRISE CVAN-65, where I reunited with HU-2 crewmembers and pilots on detachment.

From: Ed Kruse of MN   
20 Dec 12005

I'm sure that all of us who have served at Navy Lakehurst are grateful for the preservation of it's history. My sincere thanks to all who have contributed to establishing the "NLHS," and to the creation of this most interesting web site. Over 90+ years Navy Lakehurst was host to many tenant commands. One of the earliest and possibly longest, but none more colorful, was the Parachute Rigger School. Established in 1924 by Chief Petty Officers Alva Starr and Lyman Ford, the school was set up in a small shed attached to hanger #1. Precision workmanship was demanded, emphasized by requiring students to make a free- fall parachute jump with a chute they had personally packed. No other school in the Navy has had a more challenging performance test. The first parachute jumps made at Lakehurst were from bi-wing aircraft, with the jumpers standing between and at the outer edges of the wings - since there was room for only the pilot in the tiny cockpit. This was followed by having the students parachute from the open gongolas of early LTA aircraft, and the procedure used may have been where Buster Keaton got ideas for some of his daring stunts. Rope ladders were dropped over the side of the carriage, and the students were required to lower themselves to the very end of the ladder, grasp the ripcord in one hand while hanging on to the ladder with the other-then let go and pull the ripcord immediately. Presumably, the intent of this procedure was to allow the parachutist to drop below the slip stream of the propellers, which could foul his canopy while opening. A three second free-fall from the gondola would have accomplished the same thing! However, the prevailig knowledge of parachuting at the time, was that a person would black-out in free fall. Until multi-place acircraft became available, the Lakehurst LTA community provided the means for the Parachute Rigger students to make their graduation jump. On June 28th 1961, as a parting farewell to those SilverGiants of the sky,several Instructors at the PR School re-enacted the graduation jump as it was first done - - minus the rope ladders. These fearless Riggers leap into the force of zero forward air speed, undaunted by seagulls hovering nearby, and wrote a final chapter to an aviation brotherhood established so long ago. My Parachute Log Book indicates we jumped from ZPG-2's - KE-5, at an altitude of 3,000 feet over the "Jump Circle" in the woods west of the main part of the base. Unfortunatly, my memory fails to bring forth the names of all the jumpers that day, except for Chuck Seymour (PRC, Ret - a NJ guy) who slipped out the rear hatch just before me.With great pride, Chuck and I lay claim to being "The Last Two Great Blimp Jumpers."

From: Pat froncillo of PA  
19 Dec 2005

I was Rescue on Hup from 1958 to 1960. Made many med. cruises and shake down on Independence to Gito. I still keep in contact with a few Buddies I was stationed there with. John Nolle. Fazio, & Dale Dooly. Would like to hear from some the Guys that were in HU-2 from 58 till June of 60, had great times there.

From: Gene Long of FL 
16 Dec 2005

Outstanding Site!!!!!!!

From: Edward H. Winslow III of MA   
15 Dec 2005

I was stationed at Lakehurse in 1956 while going to PR School

From: James L. Stahl of USA   
14 Dec 2005

I spent ten of the twenty five years I was in the Navy as a student in PRA,B and C School and as an Instructor at Nattu and Nattc Lakehurst.

From: J T Woods of TX   
14 Dec 2005

You have a great site. I've enjoyed my visit here. I was stationed as Nas Lakehurst from July 10, 1949 until March 16, 1950. During that time I spent 4 months as a messcook and then attended the Parachure Riggers A School. I graduated and made my qualifying parachute jump on March 1, 1950. One of the television stations in Philadelphia placed a TV camera on our jump plane, just aft of the hatch and filmed us as we went down the passageway and out the hatch of the R3D. I would love to see that video now. I have fond memories of my time at Lakehurst.

From: Charlie Wilkin of PA   
13 Dec 2005

Dennis,I was in HU-2 late 57 left June 62 Flew in HUPS and HRS's.Did a MED cruise flew off the USS Randolf early 58, the pilot [LTJG Colmer]and I were picked up by the Cruiser Macon.We had an engine failure while delivering Guard Mail I was wearing a poopy suit.Pilot had his summer flight suit on and was cold.The Macon crew took good care of us.Also did a Caribbean cruise on the USS Waldo CO.an LST We had an HRS, set up Lorac and Loran stations.Late 1958 LTJG Colmer was killed in a HUP crash Out of Dover Delaware.I was an ATN2 when I left the Navy It was agood time of my life. Good Luck. Also member NLHS

From: Rick Harris of TX   
12 Dec 2005

I was stationed in Lakehurst with HC-2 from 69 to 71. Short cruised on the Lex out of Pensacola then a Med. cruise on the F.D.R. (Det.42). We had Jet engine school in hangar 1 and I still remember the flight deck layout on the hangar floor to teach "Yellow Shirts" to handle aircraft on carriers. Found this great site by accident, seeing Lakehurst on "Google Earth". Thanks....

From: Samantha of Ontario, Canada    
07 Dec 2005

I was directed to your site via google. I am doing an essay on the Hindenburg and I found your site beyond interesting. Merci beaucoup! (thank-you very much)

From Dennis K Wilkes of PA  
03 Dec 2005

Was a Helicopter Rescue Crewman with Hu-2 1957-1958 Served aboard the Uss Wasp & The Uss Valley Forge (HU-2) as a Air Rescue Crewman from a Kamin Corp Chopper. (Remember the Popey Suit, the Horse Collar & the three prong seat ???)

From: Kenneth J Galdon of NJ   
03 Dec 2005

I just came across your site through a link in Amanda's Cool Site column in the WorldStart newsletter. I am from NJ and am well aware of NAS Lakehurst's historical significance. My grandfather had, what was claimed to be, a piece of the fabric from the Hindenburg. Unfortunately, it has been misplaced over the years, otherwise I would certainly bring it to your museum, for possible authentication. Now that I am aware that you offer tours, I will definitely call for entrance in the spring of 2006. Keep up the good work! Your site is very informative.

From: Bill Scully of FL   
02 Dec 2005

I was statione at NATTC Lakehurst PR "A" School from 1975 to 1979....Mike Miller was the Public Affairs Officer at the time and he allowed me to go through the pictures if Lakehurts' history! Though I was only allowed to look, I remember most of what I saw. It was a wonderful History!

From Theodore J. Katz of NJ   
28 Nov 2005

I was station at NAS Lakehurst AMD, and HU-2 (HC-2) from 1963 to 1968. My wife (a wave) was also there great memories. We will be celbrating 39 Years In January!

From: Kaiser Matin of Bangladesh   
19 Nov 2005

Fascinating! Good historical perspective on aviation success and how few brave men presented mankind with what seemed impossible to many.

From: Cpl. Art Warner USMC of Ontario CAN  
15 Nov 2005

Hello I was stationed there with the Marine guard detachment. We lived in the main building. I would love to hear from some of the old buddies that I served with. Semper Fi. Art Warner@aol.com

From: Michael Brett of London England   
12 Nov 2005

A fascinating site (it's a pity you can't buy things online with a Visa card.) My father saw the R100 fly over London in the 1930s and remembered its sheer size, dwarfing a soccer stadium. My grandfather has the dubious honour of being one of the first people in history to be fatally injured by aerial bombardment, having been hit by from a bomb dropped during a night raid on London by German Naval Zeppelin L9 in 1916. In 1916, people would hear air raid whistles blown by policemen on bicycles, and instead of taking cover would go outside to watch the artillery barrage and searchlights. (They did not have TV in those days!) All best wishes for the future of your museum.

From: Heather of FL   
12 Nov 2005

I am looking for any information on my grandfather, William E. Burns. All I know is that he was stationed in Brunswick, GA and flew the airships-K class I think. My grandmother said that he crashed once in Gitmo, Cuba but was fine. I'm not sure the names of the airships or the years he was in. I was just hoping someone he knew had a story for me. Thank You.

From: Alfred Zulueta, AXC, USNRet'd of MD   
10 Nov 2005

Your website is a treasure trove of memories. Thanks for keeping the memories of the airships alive. What a wonderful way to remind us of the glory days of the blimps that means so much to many us that were closely associated with them. Keep up the good work. I, too, am a proud "Helium Head". I was stationed in Lakehurst NAS attached to ZP3/ZP1 from 12-1957 to 8-1961 as an AT. I was a crewman on the ZPG-2 airship, BuNo 141560, CAC 301 commanded by LCDR Claude Makin when we encountered heavy weather while on patrol on 2-20-1960. We tried to get back to base but were not successful due to strong headwinds and expending most of our fuel. We were diverted to Kindley Air Force Base in Bermuda. We had to be refueled aloft by a refueling team flown in from Lakehurst as the base was not equipped for such a dangerous operation. We circled the base for 15 hours until the weather calmed down for us to land. It was a harrowing and tensioned filled flight and we made it down safely with just a minor damage to the radome and a collapsed nose gear. Our ordeal made the front page of The Royal Gazette, the local newspaper. My time with ZP1/ZP3 were filled with so many unforgettable experiences that I will treasure the rest of my days.

From: Whitney P Mullen of NC   
07 Nov 2005

I grew up in Vineland NJ, about 60mi South of Lakehurst. Chief Boatswain W.A. Buckley was a childhood friend of my mother. He visited our family several times; the earliest I recall was in 1932. Mr. Buckley served at Lakehurst, perhaps having the longest period of uninterupted service there. In the summer of 1935, a friend and I visted with the Buckleys for one week at their home in Lakewood NJ. Each day, we would travel to the base and spend the entire day there. Usually, Mr. Buckley would turn us over to the men in one of the shops while he attended to his duties. One day he returned to the shop with the news that Wiley Post and Will Rogers had been killed in an airplane crash in Alaska. Mr Buckley served on all of the major LTA aircraft and in the blimps particularly during WWII. I would be interested in hearing from anyone with information about him. I have many fond memories of my connection with Lakehurst.

From: Rory Thelen   
30 Oct 2005

This is a wonderful site. I really enjoyed the pictures that you have posted. I have never seen most of them. As a zeppelin enthusiast I really appreciate what you have done to honour these ships and the people involved in their operations. Thanks!

From: James Hopson of LA    
14 Oct 2005

I was stationed at Lakehurst NAS from 1970 to 1973. I was an MP and we patrolled the base and stood security duty. The Blue Angels performed while I was there and one of them flew through Hanger 1 (in one end and out the other). He broke some windows and they said that would never happen again. Our barracks was in a building across from where the Hindenburg tragedy happened.

From: D. Frank Robinson of OK  
14 Oct 2005

Found your site while researching for a fictional work. It's very interesting and I appreciate the care you have put into it. I read all of the Rosendahl manuscript. I don't belive I'm related to Doug Robinson, but I intend to look at his work. Thank you again!

From: Opal Dean Hatch Hopson of CA  
07 Oct 2005

I have read every entry on you website and enjoyed all of it. I will read the rest of Rosendahl's manuscript as soon as possible.

From: David Stubbs of Woodley England   
07 Oct 2005

hello was the hindenburg melted down after and used other air ship or is stored way.

From: Ken D. McCoy of the Pacific Northwest  
04 Oct 2005

Very Much look forward to your growth in the Future. As current president of "the Walt Boher Chapter" of the Aviation Breakfast Club, one of our members, Janice, is a consumate promoter of Lighter then air flight and provided me with address and incentive to visit your site. As a long time supporter of Pearson Field, Vancouver Washington I feel it is relevant to reference our Saturday Sept 24th ceremony that acknowledeged the completion of our first 100 years of continuous flight. Starting with Lincoln Beachey's Gelatin flight in 1905. Up till recently the Docents referred to Lakehurst and the Hindeburg on every tour, as it was our pleasure to steward the Lounge Chair. Iam personally sorry that it is not with us anymore! It would be hard to imagine a superior location for it at this juncture in the pursuit of "talkin" shop about early aviation. Best

From: Jeffery Poage of PA  
30 Sep 2005

lived there from when i was born and until i was 12,,,me and y friends always crossed the bobwire fence 2go catfishing ..and my dads were in the navy there..my mom worked at bobs tavern and a couple of other bars in town ..miss it and will come back 2 see whats changed since i left..my moms name was poppy poage,arnold and anderson i know she was married alot ..cya

From: Charlie Wilkin of PA  
27 Sep 2005

Formerly of HU-2.Just wanted to say good job on the Picnic. My grandkids enjoyed seeing the blimp and the Blackhawlks. They didn't know I lived on base for three years.Most of it was at sea on two different ships We enjoyed Hanger 1 and the tour

From: Mark Schumacher of MO   
26 Sep 2005

In 1988, I attended the Naval Parachute Rigger school at Lakehurst. I remember driving on base the first time at night next to hanger one and thinking, "what a strange place to put a wall." I have since become a historical nut and commend you on the website and the things you are doing to the base to keep the memory alive. Great Job. Thanks.

From: Dane Turner of MS    
23 Sep 2005

I was a pilot in ZW-1. Fred Butler and I were co-commanders of one of the four crews. Still remember being "on station" somewhere out over the Atlantic, early morning January 1, 1959, the day Castro entered Havana. Any of the ZW-1 gang still around?

From: Don Warren, Sr of NY   
14 Sep 2005

Thanks for this site. I was with zx-11 and vx-1 in Key West for 4/57 to 5/58 then went to Lakehurst from 5/58 to 1/61 in zp-3. I was first mech on the longest patrol flight (96hrs). Spent many hours in the nan ship. Interested to hear from anyone that was in Key West or Lakehurst during the those times.

From: Suzanne Nicoll Tineo of NC   
22 Aug 2005

I was very young when my father was stationed at Lakehurst. I can still remember the huge hangers and going with my father to do some visting at Lakehurst. My father was a blimp mechanic from 1958 to 1960 I think. His name is Malcolm Stuart Nicoll. He was call by "Nick." We don't talk touch these days, but I am interested in what he did and what sports he played. Could you also tell me if any of his friends are out there. He was a dedicated Navy Man who enjoyed the people he worked with.

From: JANIECE LOYD BLOCH of TX   
18 Aug 2005

My Uncle, Lt. (j.g.) David Malcolm Loyd, age 26, was the only casualty in the ZPG-2 crash on May 14, 1959. He was pinned in the gondola which struck the hanger as they were attempting to land in a very heavy fog. Six others were injured and hospitalized. There were also others with minor injuries. David is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

From: George Taragna of FL   
08 Aug 2005

I was in "riggers"school in lakehurst in '53 and then was stationed at Boca Chica NAS Key west Fl. We had 3 Blimps stationed there I think the squadron was vx1. A buddy of mine stationed there too, just came back from Germany,and said he visited the Zeppelin museumin Friedrichshafen.An American WWll blimp pilot's log was one of the artifacts:

7-19-43= 'Smashed ship to hell both engines out.Landed in Key West, refueled, everything inship thrown out, landed at Richmond and smashed all under carriage and lower fin." V.E.Teig, Lt.USN Flight Officer ZP21

From: Frank Walski of MD   
03 Aug 2005

Looking for information on Paul Mulvihill who was stationed at Lakehurst in the late 40's or early 50's. If anyone has any information about him, I would appreciate it.

From: M. Dick Van Orden, Rear Admiral, USN (Ret.) of VA     
30 July 2005

Your site is a great help to me. I am just finishing a novel about the Hindenburg, and am seeking a photo of the Hindenburg afire on 6 May 1937. Do you have any in your files that would be suitable for the front cover of my book? I have long been an airship believer; as a teenager in 1937, I heard the original radio broadcast of the disaster. I never believed that the fire was caused by static electricity; instead, I think it was sabotage. My novel sets forth a plot of how it may have happened. Book is nearly finished; will be out as soon as I can find a publisher.

From: Charlie Norman of FL   
28 July 2005

Was assigned to Airship Test & Devlopment, Hanger-1, Lakehurst from Jan 1958 to March 1960. Was on duty night of May 14, 1959 when ZPG-2 Airship hit Marine Helicopter Hanger-3 during heavy rainstorm. Assisted in rescue of crew members thorugh night and early morning hours. Was starboard mule driver In February 1960 at South Weymouth, MA during docking of Worlds largest airship, ZPG-3W, BU # 144243 (I still have pieces of bag and nosecone)when a gust of wind toppled the port side mule. I crossed my mule over to port side to maintain cable tension while docking mast attempted to back out. Due to cable tension, my mule was at 45 degree angle when I was forced to cut the cable. Ship hit side of hanger approx 20' from tail, causing total collapse. Many wonderful memories during those 2 years.

From: George Brownell of AZ    
25 July 2005

Was with A.E.C. as mule "skinner" winch man also flew 2nd mech ZPM2 1955 1956 LTA forever!

From: Richard A. Freedman of CA   
20 July 2005

I am a Docent at the San Diego Aerospace Museum. I am interested in all things re avaition and recently started boning up on LTA. Your site will help.

From: Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Zamorski of NJ   
20 July 2005

Many thanks to George Smith for giving me a guided tour of the base. Having lived all my life in New Jersey, I thought the Lakehurst base was only about the Hindenberg. Were my eyes opened! I recommend everyone take a tour; they will surely be impressed not only with the Historical Society and their work, but with all the other activities taking place as well. Thanks to George, Carl, Roy, John, Rick for your courtesies and the knowledge you all have to share.

From: Dick Ortlieb of USA  
19 July 2005

As a boy living in Williamstown in th '30s, I can still vividly see th Akron or Macon pokin it's nose through th low clouds as I watched from th yard....

From: Tom James of WV  
18 July 2005

Am looking forward to visiting the crash site this fall in conjunction with the 80th anniversary of the tragic loss of life. I plan to design a commemorative postal cover for the event.

From: C Deeming of Bournemouth, England   
15 July 2005

Have always been interested in this subject especially the Hindenburg since I was small.

From: zach stryffeler of PA   
05 July 2005

I am six years old and enjoy learning about the Hindenburg.

From: John W Bartlett of RI    
03 July 2005

was stationed at lakehurst in helicopter squadron 2 from 1953 till 1955 . reading this website brings back many memories.it was and always will be a great base.

From: George Taragna of FL   
29 June 2005

I went to Parachute Rigger school in Feb of 1953 We were in formation ready to be dimissed for the day when right in front of us a Blimp was mooring. When a gust of wind tipped the bag into the prop. The bag collasped and everybody came scrambling out from under the bag. Nobody was hurt and by the time we came back from the barracks to go on liberty, the whole thing was cleaned up and in the hanger.

From: Charlie Wilkin of PA    
27 June 2005

Station at NAS Lakehurst in HU-2.Was Atn2 rescue crewman flew HUPS and HRS.Crashed in a HUP 1958 MED cruise.Crashed along side the USS Macon CA-132.We were flying guard mail off the Randolph.Several months later the piolet,Mr Colmer was killed in a HUP crash near Dover Del.Like to hear from anyone from HU-2.Just joined the Lakehurst Association.

From: Darren Partridge of UK   
22 June 2005

What a tremendous website! Absolutely first-class research archive and fascinating, well-organised layout. Addictive!

From: E Kaplan of FL   
20 June 2005

Thanks, you helped me identify the exact name of a relative who died in the Hindenburg debacle. Thanks for keeping the list and making it available via web.

From: Bob Lehmann of CA   
12 June 2005

I am seeking information on Capt. Ernst Lehmann whom I am told was my grandfather's younger brother. I have a book written by him, but it contains very little information on his family connections.

From: Joseph F. MacIntosh of Ontario Canada   
04 June 2005

I was 10 years old when I saw this Zeplin fly directly overhead, althow this was about 70 years ago I remember it very clearly. Some day I would like to visit N.L.H.S.

From: Harley Murray of CO   
28 May 2005

I attended parachute riggers school in 1961 and have always enjoyed the memories seeing the airships landing from the class room window. Awsome site.

From: Doug Miller of MD   
24 May 2005

Came across your site totally by accident, Great site, brought back lots of memories. I attended a Naval Reserve Boot camp at Lakehurst the summer of 64. At that time I recall, Hanger 1 had a mock-up of a carrier flight deck inside, Hanger 6 was used by the reserves, hanger 5 was used by an Army Aviation Detachment, We were billeted down the road from the PX and chow hall. Every day that summer we marched/ran from the baracks to the chow hall, to hanger 6, back to the chow hall at lunch, then back to hanger 6 for afternoon "pleasantries" with our Marine DI's which usually entailed running just about anywhere between Hangers 6 and 1. Needless to say we became very familiar with the flora and fauna residing in the area of the Hindenburg crash site and the site of the "High Mast". And who could forget our trip to "Sea Day" at nearby Point Pleasant. Came to Lakehurst a boy, left a man(well maybe not. but defiantly on the road to manhood). Once again great site, keep up the good work.

From: jeffrey mossage of IL   
23 May 2005

I just found your website and enjoyed it very much.My wife and I just finished watching "The Hindenburg", I thought George C. Scott was in his prime in that movie.I wonder what your opinion is regarding what caused the explosion?Well I guess that is for the mailbag,I realize the movie was fiction in a hollywood way.I find that the whole idea of airships are very interesting to me, very much so the early ones.keep up the good work.

From: Dan Hocker of DE   
06 May 2005

I was on the U.S.S. Rooks when this happened and it was a sad thing to see. I remember that we sent our liberty launch over to help out.

From: Norm Blagbrough of PA   
04 May 2005

Visited the site as a result of the recent article in the Philadelphia Inquirer. My congratulations on the professionalism of the site. I served in ZW-1 and ZP-1, 1959 to decomission in late 1961. Lost a few friends off Barnegate Light. Good to see the hangers (I remember rain in hanger no. 1) and the NATF catapult. Many memories!

From: Stan Samuelsen of CA   
28 April 2005

Hi, I flew nanships, ZW-1, 1957-58. Worked as a radar tech and enjoyed the trips to Cuba. Loads of great memories!

From: Joel Marchese of CA   
27 april 2005

Enjoyed visiting your site. It was very informational and the pictures were great

From: THOMAS HILL of NC    
21 April 2005

GREAT WEBSITE. STATIONED AT LAKEHURST IN 1983 AND DID MY TRAINING IN THE HANGAR. STUMBLED UPON THIS WEBSITE TOTALLY BY ACCIDENT. THANK YOU.

From: Jim Brink USN/Ret of CA    
14 April 2005

Excellent site, brings back memories of the "Airship" bar. I spent tours in ZP-2, ZP-3 and ZW-1

From: Priscilla of KY  
7 April 2005

How many people died that day? How long was it in the air before catching on fire?

From: Jack M. Yandor of NM   
7 April 2005

This is A cool site for info for my essays!

From: Chris of NY  
6 April 2005

Hey thanx alot you guys. This site helped me out alot. Just like Kristen , I too was able to do my research paper using this site. Just one thing...can you guys email me the date you created "Tragedy at Lakehurst" and who its by? Oh yeah..if any kids bove 14 are on this site...add me to Aim: eko1130

From: Bernard Jay AZ2 of MI
6 April 2005

1962 TO 1967 HU4 TO HC4 SQUADRON DESIGNATION. HUP,CH19E,UH2B. From a ADR to a AZ2 logs and record keeper. Where do you find a man like Sidney Temple Master Chief ?

From: Nick Davidson of NV   
3 April 2005

This web site is fantastic. My Father, Norman Davidson, is from NJ and when he was a young man painted hanger #1 (I believe in the early 50's). When he told me this, he also said how nice it would be to have a picture of the hanger. One google.com search and 5 minutes later, I was able to tell him to check his mailbox in 3 days. While getting this for Dad, my interest was sparked and I spent some time learning aviation history 101. Thank you.

From: Jim Morrell of NC   
28 March 2005

I received a piece of the Hindenberg in 1970. It was removed from Lakehurst by a man who worked for the South Amboy company that cut it up for scrap. In 2000, I finally attended the memorial open house. The tour was fascinating and at that time it included going inside hanger #1. Many thanks to all the volunteers that keep the tour going and maintain the museum.

From: Elizabeth Batchelor of CA   
19 March 2005

I am 85 years old and allmy life have had an interest in any aviation events in this great country. My interst is broad----how ever I would appreciate any info that any one can provide on airplane crashes in McKeesport, PA. in the Monongahela River in the era of the 1930s. I apologize for using your forum for making this request but I am trying to track if there were 2 crashes or 3. As a child I visited the Akron Dirigble hanger and wonder if it still exists???

From: Lady Di of AZ    
10 March 2005

Just checkin out the site. Wanted to give a shout out to Ellie from your Arizona family.

From: Bob McKevitt   
7 March 2005

I went through Rigger school Oct. 1967 to Feb. 1968 Class 744. Am trying to locate people from that class.

From: Holly Wright of OH  
4 March 2005

This site is wonderful. I am looking for any information anyone might have on Capt. Ernst Lehmann, we are working on our family history & he was my Great Grandfather's first cousin. All this history is so fascinating. Thanks for the hard work & information already mentioned.

From: Bill Ferguson  USA 
4 March 2005

I had the sad experience of witnessing the crash of a Navy Airship just off the coast of NY in either 60 or 61. I was sitting in the starboard door of Mt 54 on the USS Rooks' which was my GQ station. The ship came down, bounced once, and then settled.

There were photos published shortly after the event in "The Destroyerman," a periodical issued by DESLANT

From: Jim Macera of KS   
24 Feb 2005

I served at Lakehurst in 1981 at the ABF "A" school. My father served there with ZP-3 in the late 50's early 60's. We would both like to return some day together.

From: Luther J. Laudenslager   
24 Feb 2005

I was a member of ZW-1 in 1960 to 61. I was a mule driver and worked in ground handling operations, thought it a great experiance to take part in LTA. I stood many pressure watches on these ships while standing duty. Now I fly light aircraft, I own a 1946 Taylorcraft BC-12D, it's realy light, 775 lbs. empty,1200lbs. gross, but not LTA! I alway thought LTA would someday make a comeback, now with homeland security the big thing it seems to me LTA should show a resurgence of interest. With more modern materials and computer comtrols,looks like the Airship could do the job easily. You have to keep looking Skyhigh!

From: Paul F. Whitten, Sr of CA    
22 Feb 2005

I served aboard Navy Lakehurst in ZW-1 in the mid-fifties. In the early sixties I returned to Lakehurst; HU-2 and then HU-4 as a Kaman Aircraft Tech Rep on the HU2K-1 (UH- 2A/B) Seaprite.

From: Donna Deanna Green Johnson   
22 Feb 2005

Carl Victor Green was my Grandfather. Carl Victor Green Jr. was my Uncle. My Dad was William Wilbur Green. Was Dr. Carl Victor Green the presiding doctor when the Hiddenburg went down?

From: Jim Jacobs of NSW, Australia
20 Feb 2005

I just came to find out some info on Lz 129 and got stuck here for hours! Wonderful pictures and so much information! Terrific. I have already recomended this site to my engineering class! Congrats.

From: Charlie Wilkin of PA   
16 Feb 2005

Just read Bob Stefan's account of the crash of the Airship on May 14,1959.I was an ATN2 in HU2 We could not open the hanger doors to pull the Helios out.The bag covered the doors and most of the roof.Afterwards Large doors were installed in the side of the hanger so the aircraft could moved out only if blades were folded.I had heard someone was killed,did not know at the time how.Good to hear Bob was a surviver.I think there was a bad storm at the time when the ship hit.

From: Bob of FL   
12 Feb 2005

I'm looking for anyone that was stationed here in 1943 that knew my dad, Ermest L. White, Aviation Boatswain's Mate First Class or Chief at the time, originally from Alabama. I was born in Toms River, NJ, now retired in Florida. Great site! I have some old photos, postcards, and hope to contribute soon.

From: Edward J McCabe of NJ  
07 Feb 2005

I was a member of reserve airship squadron ZP-751 from 1950 till April of 1957. I was discharged as ATN1. In May 1955 I participated in the ferrying of K-40 and another airship from Lakehurst to Santa Ana, CA. To lighten the ship before its flight from NAS Dallas to Biggs AFB near El Paso we removed much of the non essential equipment and half of the crew. I stayed behind at NAS Dallas and John Fox ATCA continued as radioman for the rest of the trip. I have many good memories and good friends from the days of ZP-751.

From: johann schumann of Canada   
02 Feb 2005

Hello, my father worked on the construction of the hindenburg, mainly on the airframe, he is alove and well and has enjoyed this historical page. He is open to any questions you may have to ask. He also worked on the graf zeppelin 1 and 2

From: Kristen of CA  
29 Jan 2005

You all have found incredible information about the Hindenburg, youve helped me with my research paper, without you all that did this page i wouldnt of made it, thank you,

From: Glenn Kennedy of NY  
14 Jan 2005

Your site has found the information I wanted about the USS Akron.I have A ancestor who parished on her.Thank You

From: ST Seviour
05 Jan 2005

What an interesting site with good images. Thank you for making it available to all of us with an interest.

From: Yvonne   
05 Jan 2005

I think that this website is very great. Iam a high school student and it helped me a little bit. THANKS!!

From: Aubrey Soper   
01 Jan 2005

Incredibly informative and thorough site. Marvelous!

From: Navy Lakehurst Historical Society
01 Jan 2005

We would like to wish all our visitors a very Happy New Year. Keep checking our website for updated information about NLHS during 2005.