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Zeppelin-Staaken VGO R III giant German biplane
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Zeppelin-Staaken VGO R III giant German biplane
Zeppelin-Staaken VGO R III, serial no. 10/15, giant German biplane, the only one built. It went into operational use near Riga in Latvia, making its first operational sortie on 13 August 1916. Because of its size, its speed was relatively slow, at a maximum of 75 mph. Date: circa 1916
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Biplane Biplanes Giant Heavy Maximum Serial Size Slow Speed Wide Wing Wings Zeppelin Zeppelins
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This photograph showcases the colossal Zeppelin-Staaken VGO R III, serial number 10/15, a unique German biplane that graced the skies during the First World War. Built as a heavy transport aircraft, this biplane was the only one of its kind to be constructed, making its operational debut near Riga in Latvia in August 1916. With its impressive size came a relatively slow maximum speed of 75 mph, making it a sight to behold on the ground as much as in the air. The men working around the aircraft give a sense of scale, with the wingspan stretching far beyond them. The Zeppelin-Staaken VGO R III, a testament to the ingenuity and ambition of the era, played a significant role in the history of aviation during the Great War. Its legacy continues to inspire awe and fascination among aviation enthusiasts today.
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