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Photograph of the Zeppelin above the Temple Mount - In 1929, a special flight of the Zeppelin set out for the east. Its highlight was the flight above the land of Israel. Aboard the airship were about 41 politicians, businessmen, celebrities and journalist, as well as 40 stewards and other staff members serving the honorable guests. When the airship reached Tel Aviv, people ascended to every rooftop and every tower and waved their hats and handkerchiefs at the impressive visitors. At 7:00PM, the Zeppelin reached its final destination – Jerusalem. Like in Haifa and Tel Aviv, here they were also warmly welcomed. From within the city, a very intense spotlight was shone at them. The sight was apparently very impressive, since the airship’s captain, Dr. Lehman, mentioned in his journal that “from down below, we certainly must have looked like a chariot of fire.” On this journey, the airship passed over the Temple Mont. This is a rare photograph taken just as the Zeppelin flew over the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.