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Morane-Saulnier Type L of Lt Warneford VC
Morane-Saulnier Type L, serial no. 3253, of Flight Sub-Lieutenant Warneford VC, which he used to destroy the German Zeppelin LZ 37 over Ghent, Belgium, on 7 June 1915. Date: circa 1915
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Crew Lieutenant Morane Saulnier Serial Warneford
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This evocative photograph captures the heroic moment of Flight Sub-Lieutenant Edward "Mick" Warneford VC and his Morane-Saulnier Type L aircraft, serial no. 3253, during World War I. The image, taken circa 1915, shows Warneford standing confidently next to his plane, dressed in his military uniform, with the distinctive Morane-Saulnier insignia clearly visible on the fuselage. The Morane-Saulnier Type L was a single-seat, biplane fighter used extensively by the Royal Flying Corps during the war. Warneford's claim to fame came on 7 June 1915, when he became the first British pilot to destroy a German Zeppelin in aerial combat. Flying over Ghent, Belgium, Warneford targeted the LZ 37, a massive airship that posed a significant threat to Allied forces. With a determined expression and unwavering focus, Warneford approached the Zeppelin, releasing a barrage of bullets that ignited a devastating fire. The LZ 37 plummeted to the ground, marking a major victory for the Allied forces. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the bravery and skill displayed by the pilots of the Royal Flying Corps during the First World War. Warneford's heroism and the technological innovations of the era came together in this moment, forever etched in history as a testament to the power and potential of aviation in wartime.
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