Note on the R38 airship disaster over the Humber in 1921, including a fragment of the R38 airship

Admin History:: The R38/ZR-2 airship was built in Cardington near Bedford. When it first flew in June 1921 it was at the time the world's largest airship. Problems during test flights resulted in its return to Howden for repairs. It was during a low altitude flight over Hull on 24 August 1921 that it collapsed and blew up over the River Humber. Of the 49 crew, only five survived.
Description:: Account of the R38 airship disaster which occured over the River Humber on 23 August 1921 and includes a fragment of material the airship.