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bstetisd | a tendency to utilize a method of backing the engines in landing more so than the Americans, Also, in response to a question, the Lieutenant informed that he does not know the amount of gas pressure maintained in the gas cells of the Hindenburg at the beginning of her voyage, but he did state that it is his opinion that there is a diffusion of gas through the fabric covering at all times. He also stated that he does not recall seeing any landing lights or any light of any nature aboard the Hindenburg at the time that she approached for lending. =o On May 12, 1937, the following record was made of the testimony of Lieutenant Richard S. Andrews, who is a junior Grade Lieutenant, U. S. Navy, presently assigned at the Naval Base at Lakehurst, New Jersey. According to Lt. Andrews, he hae been stationed at Lakehurst for the last ten months and he was on aotive duty on May 6, 1557, that date being the day of the arrival of the Airship Hindenburg; further that he was in charge of the detail that was to handle the landing of the control car to physically catch hold of the control car and properly moor her to the earth. He states that he saw the Hindenburg approach the landing field; that she circled the field and then went in the general direction of Seaside, New Jersey; that at this time, the ground crew took up stations at 130 degrees off the landing flag on the fields He also stated that the Assistant Mooring Officer had stationed a detail at 70 degrees following the appearance of the Hindenburg over the fields; that it was at this time that there was a slight shower of rain and the crew was pleced under shelter anc a short time again took up positions anc again, due to the occurrence of showers and the fact thet the Hindenburg had not returned, the landing orew was again. placed uncer cover. The lest rain lasted but a short while and that as it lessened, it was noted that the sky was clearing in the west. The ground crew then again took up their stations and the Hindenburg was observed approaching the landing field from the general direction of Hekehurst, New Jersey, and that - ll -« US