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German rescue buoy in Channel by G. H. Davis
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German rescue buoy in Channel by G. H. Davis
Rettungsboje -- nicknamed lobster pots by the RAF -- German rescue buoys anchored in the English Channel during the Second World War. A diagrammatic drawing of one of the new German rescue buoys anchored ten miles off the French coast for use by German crews forced down by RAF action. Date: 1940
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This evocative photograph captures a group of German rescue buoys, nicknamed "lobster pots" by the RAF, anchored in the English Channel during World War II. The image, taken by renowned photojournalist G.H. Davis, provides a diagrammatic drawing of one of the new German rescue buoys, which were strategically placed ten miles off the French coast for use by German crews forced down by RAF action. During the early years of the war, the English Channel became a battleground for aerial combat between the British Royal Air Force (RAF) and the German Luftwaffe. With the increasing number of German aircraft being shot down over the Channel, the German Navy established a rescue service to recover as many airmen as possible. These rescue buoys, equipped with a cross-sectional diagram for easy identification, were an essential part of this operation. The new design of the German rescue buoys was a response to the challenges of the harsh maritime environment and the need for quick and efficient recovery operations. The buoys were anchored in deep water and equipped with a large, inflatable raft that could support up to 25 men. The raft was connected to the buoy by a sturdy cable, allowing the survivors to climb aboard once they had reached the buoy. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the wartime efforts to save lives in the midst of conflict. The German rescue buoys, though a symbol of adversity, demonstrate the importance of international cooperation and the human spirit of survival during times of crisis.
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