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A German airship seen over Hull 19th August 1931. The familiar landmarks will be
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A German airship seen over Hull 19th August 1931. The familiar landmarks will be
A German airship seen over Hull 19th August 1931.
The familiar landmarks will be recognised. Between the wars these airships were allowed to freely fly over the country and many people were convinced they combined their passenger carrying with taking photographs and spying on our strategic places. German bombing maps captured after the war were evidence that this spying had been thoroughly
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Hull Daily Mail
Mirrorpix
Kingston Upon Hull
East Riding of Yorkshire
England
Media ID 21782188
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1931 Airship Cityscape Thirties
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A captivating glimpse into history, this print transports us back to the 19th of August 1931 in Hull, England. Hovering gracefully over the cityscape is a German airship, an iconic symbol of aviation during the interwar period. As we admire this majestic sight, our eyes are drawn to the familiar landmarks that dot the landscape below. During this era, these colossal airships were permitted to freely traverse British skies. However, suspicions lingered among many that their purpose extended beyond passenger transport. Rumors circulated that these airborne giants also engaged in covert activities such as aerial photography and espionage on strategic locations within our nation's borders. The evidence discovered after World War II only served to validate those concerns. Captured German bombing maps revealed a meticulous record of spying missions conducted by these very airships. It became clear that they had indeed been gathering intelligence on our country's vital assets. In this snapshot from the past, we witness not just a magnificent feat of engineering but also a reminder of an era filled with intrigue and uncertainty. Let us reflect upon how far we have come since then and appreciate the progress made in aviation technology throughout the 20th century.
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