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WW1 - A German propaganda view (unlike this image, the crews of all seven aircraft
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WW1 - A German propaganda view (unlike this image, the crews of all seven aircraft
WW1 - A German propaganda view (unlike this image, the crews of all seven aircraft survived the raid!) of the aerial and naval combat at Cuxhaven, a German North Sea Port. During the First World War. Nordholz Airbase with its airship hangars, near Nordholz to the south of Cuxhaven, was one of the major German naval airship stations. On Christmas Day 1914 it was attacked by Royal Navy seaplanes in the Cuxhaven Raid as depicted here. Date: 1914
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This evocative print captures the intensity and danger of aerial and naval combat during the First World War, as depicted in a German propaganda view of the Cuxhaven Raid on Christmas Day 1914. The image shows seven seaplanes from the Royal Navy engaged in an attack on Nordholz Airbase, a major German naval airship station located near Cuxhaven on the North Sea. The airbase, with its distinctive airship hangars, was a key target for the British, who sought to disrupt German naval operations. The date of this raid, Christmas Day 1914, adds an unexpected and poignant dimension to the scene. Despite the destructive nature of the attack, an intriguing detail sets this image apart from reality: the crews of all seven aircraft survived the raid. This is unlike the actual event, which resulted in significant losses for both sides. The Cuxhaven Raid was a significant moment in the history of naval aviation, marking one of the earliest large-scale attacks using seaplanes. The Imperial Fleet's ship-borne aircraft played a crucial role in the raid, demonstrating the growing importance of air power in naval warfare. The print serves as a powerful reminder of the courage and determination of the men involved in these early aerial engagements, as well as the devastating consequences of war.
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