Christening of the Junkers G-38. Shows the naming of the Junkers G-38 D-2500 aircraft with the name “Generalfeldmarschall von Hindenburg” on 29.04.1933. Film length 00:45. A licence fee of 2 x 30 seconds is charged to purchase a licence for the complete contribution.
Christening of the Junkers G-38
Description
Christening of the Junkers G-38
Göring at the christening of the Junkers G-38 D-2500. Shows the naming of the Junkers G-38 D-2500 aircraft “Generalfeldmarschall von Hindenburg” on 29 April 1933. A propaganda show by the National Socialists, the D-2500 aircraft had already been in service with Lufthansa for some time. Film length 00:45. A licence fee of 2 x 30 seconds is charged to acquire a licence for the complete contribution.
Historical context
In April 1933, the National Socialists attempt to take over all areas of society with a series of propaganda campaigns and to stage national grandeur. Here, a Lufthansa aircraft that has long since been put into service is subsequently christened “General Field Marshal Hindenburg”. The film shows the Field Marshal and President of the Reich in attendance. The purpose of the exercise is clearly to impress the old man with the honour.
