Monthly Archives: October 2009

Today in history: LZ-127 departs for Chicago World’s Fair

Posted on 26. October 2009 by admin

Today (October 26) in 1933, LZ-127 Graf Zeppelin departs Akron for Chicago’s “A Century of Progress” World’s Fair and returns after a brief landing at Chicago.

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ZEPPELIN POST JOURNAL press recognition

Posted on 19. October 2009 by admin

The special issue of the ZEPPELIN POST JOURNAL about the zeppelin mail forgeries (http://www.ezep.de/zpj/2009ibra.html) gets national and international press recognition: The current issue of the Stamp Magazine from England is featuring the forgeries story. The story appears in their printed … Continue reading →

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BEIJING 2009 AEROPEX – Last day for application

Posted on 9. October 2009 by admin

This is a reminder that application for the international airmail show BEIJING 2009 AEROPEX ends on Saturday, October 10, 2009. This is today or tomorrow, where ever you are at the moment. If you want to apply for exhibiting at … Continue reading →

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New Italian zeppelin mail catalogue out

Posted on 7. October 2009 by admin

Fiorenzo Longhi published an new zeppelin mail catalogue: Zeppelin mail from Italy, Italian Colonies, San Marino and Vatican City from the period 1929 – 1939. This covers the flights of LZ-127 Graf Zeppelin, LZ-129 Hindenburg and LZ-130 Graf Zeppelin II. … Continue reading →

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