Zeppelin LZ 8

The Zeppelin LZ 8 was a German civilian rigid airship, constructed for DELAG– German Airship Transport Company. First flight was on 30 March 1911. LZ 8 was damaged beyond repair after it was caught by a strong crosswind while being walked out of its hangar on 16 May 1911.

Picture of Zeppelin LZ 8
Picture of Zeppelin LZ 8
NameZeppelin LZ 8
Other Name(s)Deutschland II
Construction NumberLZ 8
ClassE
Tactical NumberingDeutschland II
RoleCivilian airship, Passanger airship, DELAG
National OriginGermany
Decade1910s
First Flight30 March 1911
StatusDamaged beyond repair on 16 May 1911