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Sphere cover - British plane caught by German gun fire
A British aeroplane, caught making a daring raid over enemy lines and flying very low to drop bombs on German entrenched troops, is fired on by a machine gun as well as several rifles. According to the caption, the pilot had great difficulty in making his escape from the danger into which his audacity had led him.
1918
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Danger Daring Enemy Entrenched Escape Firing Germans Guns Lines Matania Raid Rifle Shooting Shot Sphere Warfare
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Amidst the intense chaos and peril of the Western Front during World War I, a British pilot pushes the limits of bravery as he flies a low-altitude raid over enemy lines in this image from the Illustrated London News. With bombs in tow, the intrepid aviator braves the hail of gunfire from German troops below, their rifles and machine guns trained on their elusive target. The pilot's audacity pays off as he successfully drops his payload, but the price of success is a hail of bullets that threaten to bring his plane crashing down. With the enemy hot on his heels, the pilot must summon every ounce of skill and determination to make his escape from the deadly clutches of the German forces. This evocative and thrilling scene, rendered in exquisite detail by the masterful hand of artist Fortunino Matania, offers a glimpse into the harrowing realities of aerial warfare during the First World War.
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