Graf Zeppelin’s 93-Hour Flight to America (1928)

This Kinograms newsreel captures the historic arrival of the Graf Zeppelin at Lakehurst, New Jersey, on October 15, 1928, after a 93-hour transatlantic flight from Friedrichshafen, Germany. The silent black-and-white film features multiple aerial views of the airship soaring through the skies, including striking shots of it gliding over New York City’s skyline. A close-up of Dr. Hugo Eckener, the airship’s famed commander, underscores his pivotal role in this milestone voyage. Produced by Kinograms, this footage celebrates the Graf Zeppelin’s first transatlantic passenger flight, showcasing early 20th-century aviation prowess and Eckener’s leadership to a captivated American audience.