The man believed to be the last surviving crew member of the doomed Hindenburg airship has died aged 92.
Werner Franz died on August 13th in Frankfurt. He was only 14-years-old when he served as cabin boy on the Hindenburg's final flight.
When the ship caught fire on May 6th 1937 while attempting to moor at a New Jersey air station, the young Franz - who was on his fifth trip - was lucky enough to be soaked with water after a nearby tank burst. He managed to open a hatch and escape from the inferno.
Newsreel images of the iconic disaster - and the famous 'oh the humanity!' live radio commentary from Herbert Morrison - have ensured it remains one of the most recognisable air disasters of all time.
Despite the severity of the fire, many passengers and crew escaped the disaster. There were 62 survivors and 36 fatalities (13 passengers, 22 air crew and one ground crew).
Werner Franz was interviewed by Smithsonian Channel last year about his experience:
