snips...

 To compare it to the Hindenburg is
silly, of course - the Hindenburg was one of hundreds of dirigibles at the
time which used a hydrogen filled structure.  The Hindenburg was unique in
that it was coated with a high-resistance protective coating which allowed
a static charge to build up on the outside of the blimp.  Hydrogen became
the unfortunate martyr in this accident and has had a bad reputation ever
since.

snips....

<getting off the soapbox>.

John Vitamvas

PA WIlliamson wrote:

 And from what I've read, most died from getting soaked in diesel, then burning
to death (or jumping).

 Hydrogen, for the most part, is fairly safe. I feel most fuel cell cars will end
up with natual gas as a source of hydrogen  ( doesn't it have four parts vs. two
for water? ).

Phil

 
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