This is footage of the Nazi airship, Hindenburg, flying over New York and New Jersey just before it catches fire, crashing and burning to the ground in just seconds. This footage shows shots of the Hindenburg flying overhead, flying over its landing ground at Lakehurst, NJ, and then finally footage of the famous crash. It was reported that during it's time the Hindenburg flight represented man's latest attempt to conquer the Atlantic by air. Her tragedy would not halt the march of progress.