WW1 - German airmen in combat
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WW1 - German airmen in combat
WW1 - A drawing from a German artist for a German newspaper who witnessed the airmen in a battle royal in mid-air. The two German officers in a biplane attack the French captive balloon shown below them. It also illustrates their escape from the explosions of shrapnel, whilst being chased by a French Farman monoplane. One German is seen in the act of dropping a bomb on the captive balloon, and the other firing at the French monoplane. Date: 1915
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Airmen Attack Attacking Balloon Biplane Bomb Bombing Chased Chasing Combat Drop Dropping Escape Escaping Explosions Farman Gunner Monoplane Pilots Shrapnel Bomber
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This print, created by a German artist for a German newspaper in 1915, depicts an intense aerial battle during World War I. The image captures the raw energy and danger of the skies above the Western Front. Two German officers, clad in leather helmets and goggles, are seen in the cockpit of a biplane as they engage in a daring attack against a French captive balloon below. The officers, acting as both pilots and gunners, are in the midst of a battle royal in mid-air. The German on the left is shown in the act of releasing a bomb towards the French balloon, its explosive payload poised to bring down the enemy target. Simultaneously, the German on the right is firing his machine gun at a pursuing French Farman monoplane, which is shown chasing the German biplane from behind. The explosions of shrapnel and the smoke trails from the planes add to the chaotic scene. The German officers' faces are etched with determination and focus as they skillfully maneuver their aircraft, narrowly escaping the danger of the explosions and the relentless pursuit of their French adversaries. This powerful image not only illustrates the bravery and strategic prowess of the German airmen but also highlights the technological advancements and the new dimension of warfare that the skies had brought during the First World War.
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