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WW1 - Aerial combat - Over Mametz Wood, France
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WW1 - Aerial combat - Over Mametz Wood, France
WW1 - An illustration and birdseye view of an aerial fight. A British airman in action bringing down an enemy aircraft over Mametz Wood in France. Date: 1917
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Action Aeronautic Aircrafts Airman Aviator Aviators Birdseye Combat Fight Mametz Pilot Pilots
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This evocative print captures the intensity and danger of aerial combat during the First World War, as depicted in an illustration and bird's eye view of the battle over Mametz Wood in France in 1917. The scene unfolds high above the rolling hills and dense woodlands, with the remnants of smoke and debris rising from the ground below, a testament to the violence that unfolded below. At the heart of the action, a British airman skillfully maneuvers his aeroplane, determined focus etched on his face as he brings down an enemy aircraft. The contrast between the two planes, one in flames and the other in pristine condition, underscores the unpredictability and risk inherent in aerial warfare. With the backdrop of the war-torn landscape, this powerful image serves as a poignant reminder of the bravery and tenacity of the pilots who took to the skies during the Great War, risking their lives to gain the upper hand in the skies and turn the tide of battle.
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