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title: LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin Over Switzerland
author: Walter Mittelholzer - ETH Library
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20759/lz-127-graf-zeppelin-over-switzerland/
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updated: 2025-08-04
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# LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin Over Switzerland

_Authored by Walter Mittelholzer - ETH Library_

## Image File

[![LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin Over Switzerland](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/20759.png)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/20759.png)

## Image Caption

The Zeppelin airship LZ 127 *Graf Zeppelin* flying over Switzerland. The *Graf Zeppelin* measured 775 feet (237 m) in length, had a diameter of 100 feet (30.5 m), and a gas volume of 3.7 million cubic feet (105,000 m³). Photograph by Walter Mittelholzer, circa 1933-37.

ETH Library, Zurich.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Library, W. M. -. E. (2025, July 31). LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin Over Switzerland. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20759/lz-127-graf-zeppelin-over-switzerland/>
### Chicago
Library, Walter Mittelholzer - ETH. "LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin Over Switzerland." *World History Encyclopedia*, July 31, 2025. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20759/lz-127-graf-zeppelin-over-switzerland/>.
### MLA
Library, Walter Mittelholzer - ETH. "LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin Over Switzerland." *World History Encyclopedia*, 31 Jul 2025, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20759/lz-127-graf-zeppelin-over-switzerland/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://ba.e-pics.ethz.ch/#detail-asset=3e0a5cb2-bb91-481f-91a5-d5027d5d0689) by **Walter Mittelholzer - ETH Library**. Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 31 July 2025. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.

