The following link is to an interesting article on the use of airships by Italy to bomb enemy positions in Libya in 1912 during the Italo-Turkish War. A very good article on the lead up to World War I.
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http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/119333
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The following link is to an article (with footage) on the Hindenburg disaster that occurred on the 6th May 1937. The Hindenburg was a German passenger airship that was destroyed in New Jersey, USA.
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http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/118343
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