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Four-gun Bristol fighter plane at Agincourt, France
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Four-gun Bristol fighter plane at Agincourt, France
A four-gun Bristol fighter plane of No. 22 Squadron, RAF, with one Vickers and three Lewis guns, at Agincourt, France, towards the end of the First World War. The pilot is Captain WFJ Harvey and the observer is Captain D Waight. Date: July 1918
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This evocative photograph captures the determination and courage of the pilots and observers of the Royal Flying Corps (RFC), the precursor to the Royal Air Force (RAF), during the final months of the First World War. The image features a Four-gun Bristol Fighter plane of No. 22 Squadron, RAF, stationed at Agincourt, France, in July 1918. The plane, with its distinctive biplane design, is armed with one Vickers machine gun mounted in the fuselage and three Lewis guns in the observer's cockpit. The pilots depicted in the photograph are Captain WFJ Harvey, the pilot, and Captain D Waight, the observer. Their focused expressions and attentive body language indicate their readiness for combat. The plane's engine is warmed up, and the propellers are turning, suggesting that they are about to take off on a mission. The First World War marked a significant turning point in the history of military aviation. Airplanes were used for reconnaissance, bombing raids, and dogfights, and the Four-gun Bristol Fighter was one of the most effective fighter planes of its time. With its superior maneuverability and firepower, it was a formidable weapon against enemy aircraft. This photograph is a testament to the bravery and skill of the pilots and observers who served in the RAF during the Great War. It is a reminder of the sacrifices they made to protect their country and bring an end to the conflict. The image also highlights the technological advancements of the time and the crucial role that air power played in the outcome of the war.
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