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The Hindenberg blew up because there was a bomb on board. No aircraft design is noted for resistance to onboard explosives.

Furthermore, the flames seen in the film were from kerosine fuel. All the hydrogen released went up, up, up. It is quite difficult to ignite hydrogen at atmospheric pressure; it requires oxygen mixed in a narrow range of partial pressures.

So, no, safety of H2 fuel is not a problem.




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