Navy Lakehurst Historical Society

The Navy Lakehurst Historical Society, Inc is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the distinguished heritage of Naval Air Station Lakehurst in Lakehurst, New Jersey, USA. Known for being the site of the Hindenburg disaster, the station has also witnessed significant events such as the presence of renowned airships like ZRS-1 Shenandoah, ZRS-3 Los Angeles, ZRS-4 Akron, and ZRS-5 Macon, as well as being the western terminus for transatlantic flights of the German dirigibles Hindenburg and Graf Zeppelin. Additionally, the station has played a pivotal role in the development of aircraft ejection seats and carrier aircraft launch and recovery techniques.

Continuing its mission as the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst NSA, Navy Lakehurst remains a center for research and preservation of an important chapter in American history, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the rich airship history and experience the amazing legacy of Joint Base Lakehurst.

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