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Aerial view of trenches, West Flanders, Belgium, WW1
Aerial view of front line trenches near Kemmel and Wulvergem, West Flanders, Belgium, on 8 May 1918. Date: 1918
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This aerial photograph, taken on May 8, 1918, provides a haunting view of the front line trenches near Kemmel and Wulvergem in West Flanders, Belgium, during the final stages of World War I. The image, captured by a reconnaissance aircraft of the Royal Flying Corps (RFC), offers a unique perspective of the rural countryside transformed into a war-torn landscape. The intricate network of trenches, dug into the fields, crisscross the image, with the roads and tracks leading to them clearly visible. The image is a stark reminder of the brutal reality of trench warfare, with the desolation and destruction evident in every detail. The photograph was likely taken by a member of the RFC's No. 50 Squadron, which was based at Aire sur la Lys in France and was responsible for carrying out reconnaissance flights over the Western Front. The image is a poignant testament to the sacrifices made during the First World War and offers a glimpse into the harsh conditions endured by soldiers on the front lines.
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