1st August 1936

Late use of a 1922 postcard (rate increase card, H&G 148, 75 pf ultramarine on buff). With upper inscription 'Nimm ein Postscheckkonto' and to the foot 'Papierpreiszuschlag 10pf'

The airship 'Hindenburg' was used for propaganda when it flew over the Olympic Stadium in Berlin on 1st August during the opening ceremonies of the 1936 Summer Olympic Games. Shortly before the arrival of Adolf Hitler to declare the Games open, the airship crossed low over the packed stadium while trailing the Olympic flag on a long weighted line suspended from its gondola.