The Hindenburg disaster occurred on May 6, 1937, in Manchester Township, New Jersey, United States. The German passenger airship LZ 129 Hindenburg caught fire and was destroyed during its attempt to dock. George Whittle M.D. witnessed the crash at age 10. George Whittle M.D. has hand signed this B&W Vintage 8x10 Photo. JSA Authenticated #SS17707 and JSA Certificate of Authenticity.