Today in history: On 17 Februar 1915, German naval airship L4 crashed at the shore near Blaavandshuk, Denmark. The airship was on the return flight of a scouting mission along the Norwegian coast when they were facing strong head winds and a severe snow storm. The shortage of fuel finally forced the crew to an emergency landing. Four crew members died, the airship was damaged beyond repair.
Remains of L4 at Denmark.
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