German flying bomb by G. H. Davis
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German flying bomb by G. H. Davis
The flying bomb: Germanys latest weapon used against England during the Second World War. Explanatory drawings of the flying robot launched across the Channel to southern England. Date: 1944
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1944 Bomb Bombing Bombs Channel Davis Drawings Explanatory Latest Launched Pilotless Robot Section Southern Unmanned Weapon Weapons
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This striking image, created by renowned illustrator G.H. Davis in 1944, depicts the German Flying Bomb, also known as the V-1, a new and terrifying weapon used against England during the Second World War. The V-1, or Vergeltungswaffe 1 (Retaliation Weapon 1), was an unmanned, pilotless aircraft, designed to be launched across the English Channel and rain down destruction upon southern England. The illustration provides an explanatory cross-section view of the V-1, revealing its unique design. The weapon was propelled by a pulse jet engine, which provided the necessary thrust for the bomb to travel at high speeds, making it difficult for Allied forces to intercept. The V-1 was guided by a simple autopilot system, allowing it to fly a predetermined course towards its target. The V-1 marked a significant shift in the nature of warfare, as it was the first large-scale use of a guided missile. The terror caused by these bombs was immense, as they could strike without warning, and their arrival signaled the beginning of a new and deadly phase of the war. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the technological innovations and devastating consequences of the Second World War.
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