MS Flight Simulator Adds Playable Hindenburg

Redwing Simulations' meticulously detailed digital recreation of the iconic Hindenburg airship takes gamers on a nostalgic journey through aviation history.

Red Wing Simulations LZ 129 Hindenburg MSFS
Flying peacefully towards the sunset — far from New Jersey. | © MSFS

There's exciting news for aviation history buffs: Redwing Simulations is bringing the Hindenburg to life in Microsoft Flight Simulator, offering a nostalgic tribute to a bygone era.

The "LZ 129" airship, better known as the Hindenburg, holds a significant place in history, most notably for its tragic accident on the Frankfurt to New Jersey route in May 1937, which claimed the lives of 36 people just one year after its maiden voyage.

Flying The Hindenburg Safely To Its Destination

Since then, the Hindenburg has gained a cult following among aviation enthusiasts and has made its mark on popular culture, with references to the airship appearing in several films and other media. So, it came as no big surprise when Redwing Simulations announced a digital recreation for Microsoft's Flight Simulator.

Players are enthusiastic about the new add-on and the original flying techniques:

Really enjoying the Hindenburg by u/explorerX in MicrosoftFlightSim

Redwing Simulations' focus on recreating the atmosphere of 1935 aligns well with their recent release of "USA 1935," an add-on aimed at historical accuracy in aviation. The Hindenburg fits seamlessly into this theme, massively enhancing the portrayed atmosphere of the era with its inclusion.

Johanna Goebel

Johanna is studying Online-Journalism in Cologne and has been travelling the gaming world since she was a toddler. Her heart beats for open-worlds, action or fantasy RPGs and third-person shooters with great storylines and (un)charming characters.

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