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Combat Aerien; La Guerre Aerienne sur le front Britannique; Bombardement de nuit a l'arriere... 19 Creator: Joseph Simpson
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Combat Aerien; La Guerre Aerienne sur le front Britannique; Bombardement de nuit a l'arriere... 19 Creator: Joseph Simpson
Combat Aerien; La Guerre Aerienne sur le front Britannique; Bombardement de nuit a l'arriere des lignes allemandes; attaque, a la bombe et a la mitrailleuse, d'un chemin de fer a voie etroite, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Combat Aerien - La Guerre Aerienne sur le front Britannique; Bombardement de nuit a l'arriere des lignes allemandes
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is a captivating photograph from the first world war era, created by the renowned British artist Joseph Simpson in 1918. The image, published in "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924, depicts an intense aerial combat scene over the British front. In the foreground, a British biplane, armed with both bombs and machine guns, is seen engaging in a dogfight with a German fighter plane. The fiery explosions from the bombs dropped by the British aircraft illuminate the night sky, casting an eerie glow over the battlefield below. In the background, a railway line winds through the landscape, adding a sense of industrial chaos to the scene. The photograph captures the raw power and intensity of the air battles that became a defining feature of the first world war. The use of biplanes, which were the primary aircraft of the era, adds to the historical significance of the image. The smoke trails from the explosions and the contrast between the bright flames and the dark night sky create a striking visual effect. Joseph Simpson's masterful composition and attention to detail bring this moment of wartime history to life, transporting us back to the trenches and the skies above the Western Front. This photograph is a testament to the bravery and skill of the pilots who fought in the skies during the first world war, and a reminder of the technological innovations that shaped the course of military history.
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