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Which set contains only German Zeppelins built between the world wars?

Graf Zeppelin, Hindenburg, and Graf Zeppelin II were all German Zeppelins.

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  1. Akron, Macon, and Shenandoah
  2. Graf Zeppelin, Hindenburg, and Graf Zeppelin II ✔
  3. Clipper, Comet, and Constellation

Why: Germany built these three giant airships between the wars: LZ 127, LZ 129 and LZ 130. Akron, Macon and Shenandoah were American airships.

Huh, didn't know that: Zeppelins are named for Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, who pioneered rigid airships.

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Answer: Graf Zeppelin, Hindenburg, and Graf Zeppelin II. Germany built these three giant airships between the wars: LZ 127, LZ 129 and LZ 130. Akron, Macon and Shenandoah were American airships.

  1. Journey of Flight Teacher's Guide, chapter 3 www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/2nd_edition_Teachers_Guide_5D3166D76F9B1.pdf
    the LZ-127 Graf Zeppelin, LZ-129 Hindenburg and the LZ-130 Graf Zeppelin II
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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