British Hurricane ramming Italian raider by G. H. Davis
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British Hurricane ramming Italian raider by G. H. Davis
The new technique in air attack during the Second World War: a British Hurricane ramming an Italian raider in mid-air. The British pilot said of the incident: I was overtaking him very fast when my gun jammed. I carried on and rammed his upper port wing with my air screw, tearing a large part off the wing. Showing the moment of impact, before the enemy aircraft crashed. Date: 11 November 1940
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Attack Camouflage Conflict Damage Damaged Davis Enemy Hurricane Impact Incident Jammed Pilot Raider Rammed Ramming Screw Tearing Technique Wing Upper
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This striking image captures the moment of impact during a daring and unprecedented aerial combat between a British Hurricane fighter plane and an Italian raider during the Second World War. The photograph, taken by renowned war photographer G.H. Davis, depicts the British Hurricane's propeller slicing through the upper port wing of the Italian raider, tearing a large section off in mid-air. The incident occurred on November 11, 1940, during the early stages of the conflict. The British pilot, in a statement after the event, described how he had been gaining on the Italian raider at high speed when his gun jammed. Undeterred, he pressed on and, with no other option, rammed the enemy aircraft. The force of the impact caused significant damage to the Italian raider, ultimately leading to its crash. This photograph is a testament to the innovative and desperate tactics employed during the air battles of the Second World War. The use of ramming as an air attack technique was a new and risky strategy, but one that proved effective in certain situations. The image, with its vivid details and dramatic composition, offers a glimpse into the intensity and danger of wartime flight transport during this period. The photograph, which features the distinctive camouflage patterns of both aircraft, is an important historical document and a reminder of the bravery and innovation of the pilots involved in this pivotal moment in the conflict.
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