1927 German blimp pilot; commander of the famous Graf Zeppelin for most of its record-setting flights, including the first airship flight around the world. Dr. Hugo Eckener Presidential Visits First Ladies The British Royal Family Post World War II Diplomacy at Mount Vernon French Visitors to Mount Vernon Mansion Historic Area Gardens Tombs Farm Distillery & Gristmill Museums Virtual Tour
1927 German blimp pilot; commander of the famous Graf Zeppelin for most of its record-setting flights, including the first airship flight around the world.