The Hindenburg Disaster - Accident or Sabotage?

LZ 129 Hindenburg was the largest flying object ever constructed by man. It was a modern marvel of luxury and technology, a literal ocean liner in the sky. However on May 6th, 1937, the Hindenburg was engulfed and destroyed in a terrible fire.  Two separate investigations, one US and one by Nazi Germany, failed to concretely determine its cause. 

Like any good mystery, conspiracy theories abound. Was it sabotage? Was it pilot error? Was it lightning?  Was it a cover-up?

Join speaker James Calaski for a deep dive into the history, construction and destruction of one of the most famous aviation accidents in history.

James Calaski is an active Detective Sergeant with the Glen Rock NJ Police Department where he has served for over 25 years. He completed his undergraduate studies at William Paterson University of New Jersey in 1998. He served with the Glen Rock New Jersey Police Department for over twenty years, receiving numerous awards and citations. He continued his studies and received a Master of Arts degree in History at William Paterson University of New Jersey in May 2013.

As a passionate lover of history with over 25 years of law enforcement and investigative experience, Calaski brings a unique and entertaining perspective to historic lectures and examinations of a range of topics that include military, espionage, crimes and genealogy.

This program is made possible with the support of The Friends of the Livingston Public Library.