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Air-Fights Near Kent and Margate
Unknown, 1917, Press cutting, Reproduction
Air-Fights Near Kent and Margate
Air-Fights Near Kent and Margate
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32734
Title
The Kent Air-Raid Seen by an Eye-Witness: Two Phases & The Air-Fight Near Margate: "Gothas" Falling.
Description
From the Illustrated London News published September 1st, 1917, page 237. Drawn by S. Begg. Full titles: The coming of the "gothas" and their reception: ten German aeroplanes south of Margate, and the opening of our anti-aircraft bombardment., A British air fleet coming into action against the raiders: one of our machines (on the right) diving at a "gotha," the second that she brought down, Showing one "gotha" (on the left) falling to earth in flames, and another (on the right) dropping into the sea: incidents of the air-battle over the Kentish coast.
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Unknown
Date
1917
Size
39.6 x 53.4 cm
Type
Press cutting
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Reproduction
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Reference Library
First World War combat extended beyond the battlefields and trenches; air-battles were frequently waged, and British pilots were ever-prepared to defend the coastline against German air-raids. Innovations in airplane design made by Edinburgh and Glasgow-trained engineer Frank Barnwell also changed aerial warfare tactics. Barnwell's agile and quick Bristol Fighter, also known as the Brisfit, allowed British pilots to dogfight with German Gothas with great success.
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